Board and train in washington DC and Northern virginia

The Best V.I.P. Board & Train Program in Northern Virginia

Our elite, highly personalized VIP board & train program in Alexandria, Virginia delivers fixes to any unwanted behaviors, service dog level obedience, and an education that lasts a lifetime.

Note: We only train a few dogs at a time, so the program generally books out 3-6 months in advance. However, if you have a specific request for training dates, we may be able to accommodate. Contact us to inquire!

NOVA canine academy, best board and train program in northern virginia

Our Program is Different...

✅ Located in Alexandria, VA

✅ We only train 1-2 dogs at a time

✅ Your dog lives with me & one of my trainers

✅ Trusted by over 1 million dog owners across social media

✅ 45-90+ minutes of training footage per week

✅ Complete rehabilitation of reactivity, aggression, or resource guarding

✅ Unlimited lifetime support after training

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Why Our System Works...

Video Catalog & Documentation
You’ll receive a full catalog of training videos documenting major sessions for future reference and progress tracking. You’ll also get unlimited access to our Board & Train Course, helping you maintain and build on your dog’s results long after training ends.
Balanced Training Philosophy
Our balanced board and train program in Northern Virginia combines both clear rewards and fair corrections to teach dogs exactly what’s expected. This creates reliable obedience, better behavior, and a more confident, stress-free dog.
Personalized Experience
This is the most personalized board & train experience in the country, located here in Northern Virginia. Your dog lives in a home, not a facility or a warehouse, and is trained in a family environment and in public settings.

Our 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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Price: $8,500*
*6 or 12 month financing options offered through Affirm
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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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Price: $12,000*
*6 or 12 month financing options offered through Affirm
Contact Us To Get Started
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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Price: $40,000*
*6 or 12 month financing options offered through Affirm
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Areas We Serve

Alexandria, VA
Fairfax, VA
Arlington, VA
Falls Church, VA
Woodbridge, VA
Prince William, VA
Great Falls, VA
Washington, DC
Potomac, MD
Montgomery, MD
Prince George's, MD

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

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The Best V.I.P. Board & Train Program in Northern Virginia

Our Program is Different...

✅ Located in Alexandria, VA

✅ We only train 1-2 dogs at a time

✅ Your dog lives with me & one of my trainers✅ Trusted by over 1 million dog owners across social media✅ 45-90+ minutes of training footage per week✅ Complete rehabilitation of reactivity, aggression, or resource guarding✅ Unlimited lifetime support after training

Why Our System Works...

Video Catalog & Documentation

Balanced Training Philosophy

Personalized Experience

Our 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

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.

Price: $8,500*

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.

Price: $12,000*

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.

Price: $40,000*

What Other Dog Owners Say About Our Program

Areas We Serve

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✅ Your dog lives with me & one of my trainers

✅ Trusted by over 1 million dog owners across social media

✅ 45-90+ minutes of training footage per week

✅ Complete rehabilitation of reactivity, aggression, or resource guarding

✅ Unlimited lifetime support after training