Magnolia Canine Academy
A Trained Dog Starts With a Trained Owner
Most dog training fails because the owner was never taught what to do. At Magnolia Canine Academy, we train your dog and show you exactly how to maintain it. Serving Northern Virginia and the DC area.
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Core benefits
What you get
Programs
Board & Train Options
Choose a 2-, 4-, or 6-week program designed to build reliable obedience and real-life manners.
2 weeks
2-Week Board & Train Details
A focused, immersive program to build reliable manners and everyday obedience.
Best for
- Busy families who want meaningful results without juggling daily training sessions
- Dogs who need foundational obedience and structure
- Household manners like jumping, pulling, and impulse control
What’s included
- Structured daily training sessions
- Leash manners, place/settle, and impulse control foundations
- Real-world practice to generalize skills
- Weekly 45–90 minute video breakdowns so you understand the training
- Go-home lesson and a simple maintenance plan
4 weeks
4-Week Board & Train Details
Our most popular option for stronger reliability and better behavior at home and in public.
Best for
- Building consistent obedience around distractions
- Improving impulse control and real-world manners
- Families who want a stronger handoff and maintenance plan
What’s included
- Multiple short structured sessions per day
- Behavior foundations for calmness, engagement, and impulse control
- Proofing and gradual exposure to new environments
- Weekly 45–90 minute video breakdowns
- Go-home lesson and transition plan
6 weeks
6-Week Board & Train Details
For bigger behavior goals and advanced reliability with a clear plan you can maintain long after pickup.
What’s included
- Foundations and engagement work to build motivation
- Reliable obedience: sit, down, place, recall, loose-leash walking, duration
- Behavior and manners: jumping, pulling, door manners, calmness around distractions
- Go-home transfer plan with owner lessons and homework
- Weekly 45–90 minute video breakdowns
Process
A Clear System That Gets Results
You’ll always know what we’re working on and why.
Step 1: Evaluation
We learn about your dog, your goals, and your current challenges.
Step 2: Structured Training
Your dog is placed into a program designed for fast, effective learning.
Step 3: Weekly Video Breakdowns
45–90 minutes per week showing what was done and why.
Step 4: Owner Integration
You learn how to apply the training at home.
Step 5: Go-Home Transition
You leave confident, not guessing.
About
Training That Transfers Home
Magnolia Canine Academy was built on a simple idea: a trained dog without a trained owner doesn’t stay trained. That’s why the process focuses on both—your dog learns obedience, boundaries, and clarity, while you receive weekly breakdowns so you know exactly how to maintain and build on the training.
Balanced Training Approach
Training is built on clear communication. Dogs need to understand: Yes, No, and how to succeed. This approach creates clarity, consistency, and reliability—so behavior improves quickly and predictably.
FAQ
Common Questions
If you don’t see your question here, reach out—we’re happy to help you pick the right program.
Contact
Get Started
Tell us about your dog and what you’re struggling with. We’ll walk you through the best program and next steps.
★★★★★
“Bowie came back with a calmer demeanor even though he is still a puppy. He now follows our commands consistently and doesn’t jump up on us”
Abbas Y
Great Falls, VA
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“Best decision I’ve ever made. The training was clear, structured, and the follow-through at home made all the difference.”
Nancy L
Washington, DC
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“The weekly video breakdowns showed exactly what was done and how to keep it going at home. Real results.”
Chamari D
Fairfax, VA
Request a consultation
Tell us about your dog and your goals. We’ll recommend the best program length and next steps for Northern Virginia & DC.
Northern Virginia & Washington, DC
Mon–Sat: 9am–6pm
Sun: Closed