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Melissa "MJ" Viera

Dog trainer in Massachusetts

#692 in United States, #30 in Massachusetts

United States

https://www.mjspettrainingacademy.com

Service areas:

Southcoast, Massachusetts and surrounding areas. Remote services also available

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Meet Melissa "MJ" Viera, a dog training expert and instructor based out of Massachusetts who established MJ's Pet Training Academy in 2013. Her unique style of training classes combines creativity, drills, and games to provide a fun and effective learning experience for both human and pet students. In addition to running her business, MJ breeds standard poodles with a focus on breeding dogs for both companionship and service dog roles, as well as conformation. She is committed to helping pets and people, including both hobbyists and professionals, by providing instruction that appeals to all learning styles and demonstrating techniques with her own dogs.

Certifications:

CGG Evaluator, CTDI, AKC FIT Dog Instructor, APDT-member, WSDA, Temperament Test Evaluator

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Melissa "MJ" Viera's dog training:

At MJ's Pet Training Academy, we provide group classes, workshops, day school, private coaching, and custom programs. Our trickovation allows dogs and their people to have fun while accomplishing their goals.

Behavioral issue focus:

I work with a number of behavioral concerns and help dogs and people navigate areas such as aggressive behavior, reactivity, and fearfulness.

Dog training methods:

Programs are tailored to the individual and include goal setting, demonstrations, coaching, games and feedback.

Why I became a dog trainer:

This is my purpose and passion. I enjoy helping people and their best friends.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Working with people along with dogs, and providing coaching and innovative games is the most rewarding.

My #1 dog training tip:

Make training and enrichment a part of your daily routine.

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