M.J.’s Pet Training Academy, which provides pet training and grooming for customers throughout the Southcoast, has opened a new location for the dog training portion of their business.
Owner and founder Melissa (M.J.) Viera confirmed today that the business has opened a 5500 square foot Training Center location at 1 Titleist Drive, Acushnet.
The new and expanded Training Center will offer group classes for manners and obedience, as well as workshops and “trick dog” training. “In addition to the basic manners and obedience training, we have enough space now to expand to some different training programs, even dog skateboarding events,” Melissa Viera said. There are in-person training classes, with six dogs per class, and there is training available both during the daytime and in the evening.
Melissa Viera is shown here with her friend, Yuri
The business now has separate locations for training and for grooming. And, with their expanded team of professionals, MJ’s Pet Training Academy is now able to take on new grooming clients at their 132 South Main Street, Acushnet location.
Anyone interested in seeing a training class can sign in online via the website to get a sense of the kinds of training programs that are offered. Training and grooming are the two big services that the Academy is offering. MJ’s offers group classes, workshops, and private lessons (in person or virtually). For more information, visit https://www.mjspettrainingacademy.com/ or call (855-465-7782).
About MJ’s Pet Training Academy
Melissa Viera (MJ) opened MJ’s Pet Training Academy in the spring of 2013 with the mission of providing people and animals with a place where they could learn and have fun in a positive environment. From puppy raising to grooming rehab and behavior help, MJ’s has become “a second home” to dogs from Acushnet, New Bedford, Dartmouth and surrounding areas. Some even travel from Cape Cod, Providence and other surrounding areas!
Melissa has been involved in the dog training community dating back to early childhood, growing up raising Labradors and competing and showcasing her training with her English Cocker Spaniel. She is a Canine Behavior Practitioner through ISCP, American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Temperament Test Evaluator, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, member of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers, graduate of Small Animal Science at Bristol County Agricultural High School, and the developer of Positive Groomer. She also holds a diploma in Dog Obedience Instruction, an AKC Certificate in Poodle Grooming, certificate of completion in Aggression in Dogs Master Course, certificate in Concept Training, and she dedicates time to additional studies.
MJ’s specializes in problem-solving for pet dog owners with a special interest in cooperative and positive grooming, obedience, tricks and enrichment. Locations are 132 South Main Street, Acushnet and 1 Titleist Drive. Info@mjspettrainingacademy.com.
