The MJ's Pet Training Academy Blog by Melissa Viera

Training tips and behavior insights

Melissa Viera Joins the Summit: Perfectly Relaxed Walks

Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/16/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/16/26

Melissa Viera Joins the Summit: Perfectly Relaxed Walks

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Take a Bow: Training Challenge

Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/15/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/15/26

Take a Bow: Training Challenge

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How Many Treats?

Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/15/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/15/26

How Many Treats?

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How to Make Videos of Your Dog’s Training

Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/15/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/15/26

How to Make Videos of Your Dog’s Training

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Simple Skills, Advanced Possibilities

Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/7/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/7/26

Simple Skills, Advanced Possibilities

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Trickovation Challenge: Step-Up

Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/4/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 5/4/26

Trickovation Challenge: Step-Up

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What is Coat Damage and How to Prevent It

Melissa "MJ" Viera 4/28/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 4/28/26

What is Coat Damage and How to Prevent It

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Training the Hand Target

Melissa "MJ" Viera 4/28/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 4/28/26

Training the Hand Target

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What “Good” Timing Looks Like in Dog Training

Melissa "MJ" Viera 3/5/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 3/5/26

What “Good” Timing Looks Like in Dog Training

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Train Your Dog The Moving Stand

Melissa "MJ" Viera 2/7/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 2/7/26

Train Your Dog The Moving Stand

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When Your Dog Only Comes to You for Treats

Melissa "MJ" Viera 10/5/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 10/5/25

When Your Dog Only Comes to You for Treats

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Is Rollover a Safe Trick for Dogs?

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/15/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/15/25

Is Rollover a Safe Trick for Dogs?

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My Favorite Way to Potty Train Puppies

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/14/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/14/25

My Favorite Way to Potty Train Puppies

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Dog Body Language 101: A Skill Every Owner Should Learn

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/13/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/13/25

Dog Body Language 101: A Skill Every Owner Should Learn

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Training Your Dog to Circle to Your Side

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/12/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/12/25

Training Your Dog to Circle to Your Side

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How to Stop a Puppy From Pulling on the Leash

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/11/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/11/25

How to Stop a Puppy From Pulling on the Leash

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Improve Your Training Skills with Timed Sessions

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/10/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/10/25

Improve Your Training Skills with Timed Sessions

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How I Trained My Dog to Ignore Dropped Treats (and How You Can Too)

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/9/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/9/25

How I Trained My Dog to Ignore Dropped Treats (and How You Can Too)

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Training Tips for Long-Haired Dogs: What Most People Overlook

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/8/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/8/25

Training Tips for Long-Haired Dogs: What Most People Overlook

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We Can Train Your Dog to Skateboard, but Why?

Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/7/25 Melissa "MJ" Viera 8/7/25

We Can Train Your Dog to Skateboard, but Why?

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