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Learn more about what training can do for your dog, regardless of your dog’s age or experience level.
Our Services
MJ’s Pet Training Academy is an indoor dog training center as well as a dog grooming salon offering a range of training services such as private training, puppy training, classes, workshops, themed training events, and even scent detection. Grooming services are also available for all breeds of dogs. Dogs do not have to be enrolled in training to enjoy our full-service grooming salon!
Certified
Expert Dog Trainers
MJ’s trainers are certified and experienced across multiple areas of dog training. Learn more about our certifications here.
10+
Years Serving the community
MJ’s has been serving SouthCoast MA for 10 years, providing pet grooming, puppy classes, dog training, and workshops.
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We want to meet your dog!
We can’t wait to meet you and your dog! Let us help you find the training that matches your dog by booking a free evaluation.
Classes
Puppy Skills and Puppy Gym
Puppy classes at MJ’s Pet Training Academy are designed to offer flexibility and support to new puppy owners. Whether you want to take your puppy through all of the topics to earn the Puppy Skills Achievement or drop in for some extra training practice in combination with other programs, we invite you to join our classes and gym sessions designed exclusively for puppies. Practice important skills such as leash walking, coming when called, greeting without jumping, stay, toy search and more.
In addition to our regular Puppy Skills classes, MJ’s also offers private training for puppies in Acushnet as well as puppy training workshops.
If your puppy is 5 months or under, you can get started right away without the need for an evaluation.
Manners and Obedience
Our obedience and manners track will take you from the basics to advanced and off-leash obedience. Begin with Pet Dog Manners (Level 1) which includes essential manners while learning a few tricks along the way. After completing all of the skills, your dog will be eligible for the next level where you will help your dog prepare for the Canine Good Citizen test and have the option to have your dog tested. Advanced obedience training is practiced in the Obedience League. Want to add even more obedience fun? Add Rally-O Games or Heelwork Drills to your dog’s schedule.
Not sure where to begin? Sign up for a free evaluation below.
Scent Detection
Scent detection is for every dog! When dogs are provided with opportunities to problem solve using their strongest sense, it gives them an outlet like no other. If your dog loves to sniff, the class will provide your dog with an opportunity to. Scent League is for all dogs. Your dog does not have to have any prior training, nor do you have to be a competitor. In Scent League, dogs learn to search for target odors and alert their handlers. A variety of challenges are offered, and teams can earn points for prizes. Your dog can play too!
The prerequisite for this class is attending our Intro to Scent Detection Workshop.
Private Dog Training
The possibilities are endless with personalized private training.
Book Private Dog Training with Melissa “MJ” Viera, CPDT-KA
Dog Grooming at MJ’s Pet Training Academy
MJ’s Pet Training Academy offers grooming services for all breeds. Bath packages include a nail trim and nail shaping, ear cleaning, a bath with a premium shampoo, and fluff drying and brushing. Add trimming, clipping, and styling with a Full Grooming Package. Our expert groomers will provide your dog with well-deserved pampering. In addition to our regular grooming packages, specialty add-ons are available. Treat your very good dog to luxury grooming and coat & skin care.
Training and Enrichment
MJ’s is proud to offer enriching activities that keep your dog engaged and happy as well as obedience training, behavioral modification as well as professional consultations for professional trainers. In addition, Melissa “MJ” Viera, CPDT-KA also presents on a number of dog training and behavior topics. If the service you are interested in is not listed on our website, please don’t hesitate to contact us.