Head Dog Trainer
Marcia Newman, ABCDT

Marcia Newman is a certified Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer (ABCDT) and owner of DMV Dog Training and Boarding. She is an active member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). She is certified in Pet CPR and Pet First AID, and has 14 years of canine care experience. Marcia volunteers at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and has worked in dog training, professional dog daycares, long term boarding, and dog walking. She specializes in leash training, child/dog introductions, and puppy training.

As a Dog Trainer, she addressed the unique needs of your furry friend with FUN, EFFECTIVE, and CUSTOMIZED balanced methodology training. It has become her mission to empower healthy human-canine relationships.

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Client Testimonials

  • "Marcia is so great! She does such a fantastic job with my dog Cindy who was having some behavioral issues. I took her to Marcia and within a few sessions cindy was back to her normal self. I will always use marcia for boarding as well! She does an incredible job and has been doing this for years!"

    – Kayla G.

  • "Marcia was a fantastic trainer for my senior dog with attachment issues, leash pulling and stubbornness. In just a few sessions she was able to modify walking on leash and teach her correction behaviors. In addition, Marcia has boarded my dog numerous times and I’ve always felt very comfortable because she provided proactive updates ensuring her safety in Marcia’s home. Highly recommend for boarding and training!"

    – Shannon G.