5.0 Excellent
NOVA Canine Academy
The #1 Dog Behaviorist in Northern Virginia
✅ We Only Train 2 Dogs At A Time
✅ You Get Daily Update & Training Videos
✅ Your Dog Lives In A Family Environment... Not A Facility
✅ Guaranteed Results
✅ Over 1 Million Followers On Social Media
✅ Proven Success In All Behavior Modification
✅ Led By World Renowned Dog Trainer, Ethan Steinberg
Our Board & Train Programs
All Programs Include:
All Training is Personally Led by Ethan
All of your dogs training is led by Ethan's and his proven training that has transformed thousands of dogs.
Daily Training Videos
Expect at least 45-90 minutes of real life training footage every week. Training and educating you as the owner is the most important part of training.
Training in a Home, Not a Facility or Warehouse
We believe your dog should be trained in a family environment. Not a facility or a warehouse. 100% of our training takes place in a home.
Board and Train Course
You'll get access to a ~2 hour board & train course before training starts. This is designed to give you a background understanding of terms and training so that you can follow along best with your dog's training videos.
All Tools Included
Any tools that you'll need after training... leash, collar, etc.
Pickup & Drop-Off At Your Home
Ethan picks up your dog from your home (or dropped off if out of town)
1/2 Day Session with Ethan After Training
Ethan will work with you for a 1/2 day to make sure you have everything down after training.
Catalog of Your Dog's Training Videos
You'll get a catalog of your dog's training videos after they graduate that you can review forever.
Unlimited Support After Training
We ask that you keep in touch after training! We want your dog to be successful, and you'll have Ethan and our team as a resource for as long as you'd like.
The NCA Guarantee
At NOVA Canine Academy, we stand behind our training for life. If you ever hit a roadblock after your Board & Train, whether it’s reactivity, leash pulling, house manners, aggression, or anything in between, you are not left on your own. We will continue to guide you, coach you, troubleshoot problems, and help you maintain the results your dog achieved in our program.
Most training programs hand your dog back and disappear. We don’t. Our goal is not just to train your dog for a few weeks. Our goal is to help you live a better life with your dog for years to come. That means ongoing support, honest guidance, and a team that genuinely cares about your success long after training is complete.
We are fully invested in every dog that comes through our doors, and if you are willing to continue putting in the work, we will always be here to help you succeed.
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4 Week Board & Train
Contact Us To Get StartedOur 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
Contact Us To Get StartedOur 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
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Puppy Raise & Train
Contact Us To Learn MoreYour 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
-Price: $40,000*
*6 or 12 month financing options offered through Affirm
We Get It... It's Not Cheap.
Why 4 and 6 Weeks?
Meet Ethan
Ethan Steinberg, Founder of NOVA Canine Academy, has built a reputation as one of the top dog trainers in the country by delivering real, consistent results with dogs of all temperaments and behavior issues. With over 1 million followers across social media, and over 500 million views, Ethan shares his proven training approach with a massive audience, showcasing transformations that speak for themselves. From advanced obedience to severe reactivity and behavioral cases, his system has helped thousands of dogs and owners achieve lasting change, making NOVA Canine Academy a trusted name for those who want it done right the first time.
Want to Board & Train Your Dog with Ethan? Contact Us Below To Get Started!
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It's Time To Transform Your Life
Education
NOVA Canine Academy was built off of educating owners, and we still stand true to that today. Without a properly educated owner, a trained dog will become an untrained dog. Our goal is not only to give you a fish, but teach you how to fish while doing so.
Balanced Training Approach
The combination of all four quadrants of operant conditioning lead to the happiest, most well behaved dogs. Positive reinforcement and fair corrections create clarity for your dog.
Trained in a Family Environment
No matter what program you choose, your dog will be trained in a family environment. If your dog lives in a family environment, your dog should also be trained in one...