Learn More About The MJ’s Story
Passionate Professionals Dedicated to Providing Exceptional Care
MJ's Pet Training Academy takes pride in their highly trained staff members who are dedicated to providing exceptional services to their clients. All of their trainers and groomers
are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry standards and training methods. In addition, their grooming staff is highly skilled in all aspects of pet care, including nail trimming, ear cleaning, and coat maintenance. They provide individualized attention to each pet and use only the highest quality products. At MJ's Pet Training Academy, clients can trust that their pets are in the hands of trained professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to providing the best possible care.
Discover the Joy of Dog Training with MJ's Pet Training Academy: Where Every Dog and Handler Thrives in a Supportive Community
Melissa Viera Aka “MJ,” is a dog trainer and owner of MJ’s Pet Training Academy, LLC who is dedicated to using a positive and supportive approach to help dogs and handlers discover the joy of training together. Melissa believes in providing a place where all people are welcome to enjoy training their dogs.
At MJ's Pet Training Academy, we offer fun incentives that keep our students motivated, such as league points. However, our most important goals are to see people succeeding with their own dogs, training their dogs amazing things they didn't think possible, and supporting each other throughout their training.
We believe in fostering a community of positive people who enjoy training with their dogs. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where every dog and handler can thrive. This is the home for fun dog stuff and positive people who share our passion for dog training.
We are committed to helping owners navigate problem areas or train their dogs fascinating new behaviors and advanced obedience. Whatever your goals are, we want to support you. We also offer professional dog grooming, dog nail care, professional consultations, and other services. We carry a small selection of training gear. We hope to provide you with both conivenece and care that goes above and beoyond for all of the VIP (Very Important Pets) on the Southcoast. We also appreciate the many dedicated students and clients joining us from beyond out local community. We promise to alsways stive to make the extra distance visiting our training center exceed your expectations.
Meet Melissa "MJ" Viera, CPDT-KA: A Passionate Proprietor and Trainer at MJ's Pet Training Academy
Melissa combines her deep understanding of canine behavior with a creative perspective to come up with unique training angles for addressing a number of behaviors. She believes that every dog is unique and requires an individual approach to training. Her unique training and teaching style involves using a wide variety of techniques. She also emphasizes the relationship between dog and handler as a key component of success.
Her extensive experience working with dogs began at a young age, raising Labrador puppies, showing in junior showmanship, and competing in AKC obedience. While attending Bristol County Agricultural High School, she balanced her studies in small animal science with training for obedience, earning an AKC CD on her “Novice A,” dog, “Riley,” an English Cocker Spaniel, and offering grooming services. She was also active in the FFA organization. Soon after graduation, she began offering professional training services, before going on to open the first location of MJ’s Pet Training Academy in 2013 in The Acushnet Plaza.
Her vision for opening a business was to be able to offer something of value to the community while sharing her passion and expertise.
In 2021, the business moved to a larger location on Titleist Dr. in Acushnet to be able to offer even more classes and events for dogs and their people.
Melissa is dedicated to serving the dog owners in her community and growing MJ’s Pet Training Academy to ensure dog owners have services they can rely on, and access to the latest techniques and options for fun activities with their dogs.
Melissa is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, CGC Evaluator, APDT member, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, AKC FIT Dog Instructor, and Temperament Test Evaluator. She holds an AKC Poodle Grooming Certificate and has studied behavior through various schools and methodologies with certificates in many areas of study. Melissa is dedicated to continuing education.
Melissa is also the host of The Pet Care Report.