About NovaHova
Meet the crew
NovaHova is the home of Nova, a black and tan German Shepherd who is about one year and nine months old, and her family. She loves to play, run and hike, and she is a daily reminder of how clever dogs really are.
The site mixes Nova's adventures with the science of smart dogs: how dogs learn words, read our gestures and solve problems, plus practical guides on training games, enrichment, hiking and care from puppy to adult.
How we write
Every guide is original and checks its facts against trusted sources such as the American Kennel Club, veterinary associations and published research, listed at the bottom of each page. For anything about your own dog's health, ask your veterinarian.
Dog photos come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences and are credited on every page and on the credits page. Videos of Nova are on the way.
Who runs it
NovaHova is a brand of Fire Empire LLC, Atlanta, Georgia. Questions, corrections or a smart-dog story to share? Email us.