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    Board & Train

    Your dog lives with us for 4 or 6 weeks. Board & Trains are located in Alexandria, VA. We'll solve any and all behavioral issues, teach lasting obedience, and personalize the experience to exactly what you'd like.

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    Private Lessons

    A 1-3 hour private lesson with you, your dog, and me in Alexandria, VA. Designed to give you the foundation to fix your dog's reactivity on your own.

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    Online Training

    I'll show you exactly how to fix any behavioral issue and transform your relationship online in my Dream Dog Community.

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    Use the same tools that I use as a professional dog trainer. I've designed everything in my store to fit my needs, and you can get yours.

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Our VIP Board & Train Programs

All Programs Include:

✅ Training in a home, not a facility or warehouse

✅ All training is personally led by Ethan

✅ E-collar & Board and Train Course

✅ Any tools that you'll need after training (leash, collar, etc.)

✅ Ethan picks up your dog from your home (or dropped off if out of town)

✅ A 2-4 hour session with Ethan at the end of training

✅ A catalog of your dog's training videos at the end of training

✅ The NCA Guarantee

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    4 Week Board & Train

    Our standard foundational program. Your dog lives with Ethan and one of his trainers, learning a lasting foundation of basic manners, advanced leash walking, and moderate distraction off-leash training.

    ✅ Moderate to High Distraction Off-Leash Training

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    6 Week Board & Train

    Our signature program designed to stop any behavioral issue for life, including reactivity, aggression, or resource guarding. Expect service dog level obedience after graduation. This program is personally led by Ethan.

    ✅ Complete Rehabilitation of Aggression, Reactivity, or Resource Guarding Issues

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    Puppy Raise & Train

    Your dog lives with Ethan during the most foundational part of their life, building perfect manners and obedience, confidence, and behaviors that will last a lifetime. This is a 3 month (12 week) program.

    ✅ Service Dog Level On and off leash obedience
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Use The Same Tools That I Use Every Day

The gear you use matters. Every leash, collar, and pouch we design is built for performance, comfort, and results. These are the same tools we use in every board & train, private lesson, and online course to create calm, reliable dogs that listen every time.

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Areas We Serve:

About 50% of our clients are from outside the D.C. Area, including; Chicago, Florida, New York, Ohio, Texas, etc.

My Story

Hi, I'm Ethan Steinberg, founder of NOVA Canine Academy.

I started NOVA Canine Academy with one goal: to help owners understand their dogs and create calm, confident companions through clear communication and structure. What began as training a few dogs in my own home has grown into one of the most trusted names in balanced dog training, with certified trainers and thousands of dogs transformed across the country.

My approach is built on experience, results, and a genuine passion for helping people live better lives with their dogs.

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