The MJ's Pet Training Academy Blog by Melissa Viera

Training tips and behavior insights

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Off Day, Stubborn Dog, or Something Else?

Melissa "MJ" Viera 11/6/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 11/6/26

Fourteen Years in Business, a Lifetime of Learning from Dogs

Melissa "MJ" Viera 11/5/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 11/5/26

Is Your Dog Listening to Your Words or Watching Your Moves?

Melissa "MJ" Viera 11/4/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 11/4/26

Are You Forgetting This Part of Puppy Training?

Melissa "MJ" Viera 10/27/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 10/27/26

One Mistake That Can Confuse Your Dog About Off-Leash Training

Melissa "MJ" Viera 10/8/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 10/8/26

Dog Grooming Tips: Prevent Tangles

Melissa "MJ" Viera 6/17/26 Melissa "MJ" Viera 6/17/26

Training Games That Improve Scent Work

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Melissa Viera Joins the Summit: Perfectly Relaxed Walks

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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 to Make Videos of Your Dog’s Training

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

Simple Skills, Advanced Possibilities

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

Trickovation Challenge: Step-Up

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

What is Coat Damage and How to Prevent It

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

Training the Hand Target

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

Dog Body Language 101: A Skill Every Owner Should Learn

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

Training Your Dog to Circle to Your Side

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

Improve Your Training Skills with Timed Sessions