FUN. EFFECTIVE. CUSTOMIZED.

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Our Philosophy

Our training method stems from a LIMA approach and relies on operant conditioning, counter conditioning, and classical conditioning. We use dogs innate drives to stimulate FUN trainings, for you and your dog.

Balanced Training

Individual Focused

Human and dog relationships come with unique needs. We CUSTOMIZE our trainings to address your specific goals with detailed attention; backed by our certified, experienced trainer.

In an industry filled with uncertified trainers, our trainer, Marcia Newman, ABCDT, stands out as a certified professional. Ensuring an EFFECTIVE expertise and dexterity that sets her apart.

Certified Trainer

Meet Our Trainer, Marcia

Marcia Newman, ABCDT, is the Owner and Certified Head Dog Trainer at DMV Dog Training and Boarding. She is specialized in leash training, dog/child introductions, and puppy training.

With the designation, ABCDT (Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer), Marcia brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her training. Her 14 years of commitment to enhancing the human-canine bond sets DMV Dog Training and Boarding apart in delivering FUN, EFFECTIVE, and CUSTOMIZED expertise for every furry friend and their families.

Our Professional Certification & Memberships

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.

  • "Marcia was such a great trainer to work with. She helped build such a great foundation for my puppy during the board and train and continues to be a great resource. Will definitely continue training with her through all the stages."

    – Aleonna S.

  • "Fantastic experience! Our dog came back happy and well-behaved. Highly recommend for both boarding and training!"

    – Karen V.

  • "Excellent experience with Marcia and DMV Dog Training. Professional and effective. Highly recommend."

    –Kimberly G.

  • "Our experience with Marcia was fantastic. We left our 5-month old lab with her for two weeks and he came back a new dog! She is extremely professional and passionate about her job. Have already recommended her to friends and family."

    – Tyler B.

  • "Marcia was amazing with our puppy. Marcia tailors her training to your puppy's current level of capabilities and then successfully builds on those skills in a manner that allows your puppy to retain the skills. Marcia is very knowledgeable about natural puppy behaviors and the various growth and development periods, and uses this knowledge to teach the owners how to communicate effectively with their puppy and build on the training sessions after hours. Marcia provided us with the education and training "tools" needed to modify behaviors and build a healthy relationship with our puppy. We plan to hire Marcia again in the future!"

    – Vanessa P.

  • "Marcia is professional, passionate and great at what she does. My 7 month old puppy made great strides in his leash training during his two week board with her, and she set me up for continued training on my own. Would recommend for anyone looking to kick start their dog training journey!"

    – Mary S.

  • "So happy we found Marcia from DMV Dog Training. She is super responsive and accessible and makes the lessons very easy to understand. She really helped us with our rescue dog, Juno. I highly recommend DMV Dog training and will definitely use Marcia again!"

    – Chris J.

  • "Very practical and helpful training tips. So glad we decided to set up training for our puppy!"

    – Lia P.

  • "Marcia helped me work with my dog Lulu on lash walking manners, and she's made a huge difference in just 5 sessions!"

    – Jen F.

  • "Thank you to Marcia!! She took our anxious, shaking-at-the-sight-of-his-harness, velcro’d-to-me dog and returned him with new confidence and comfort with the outside world. He’s sniffing outside for the first time and we’re even getting little tail wags every so often. He’s sleeping in his own bed and chooses to come by us or not, instead of being attached and totally reliant on us. Now we have to work on our separation anxiety from him!"

    – Dannika

FUN. EFFECTIVE. CUSTOMIZED.