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Advanced Dog Training

This masterclass is designed to teach you advanced skills like distance commands, perfecting leash walking, and keeping your dog motivated without relying on food rewards. Hosted by Melissa Viera of MJ’s Pet Training Academy, you’ll receive expert guidance through live sessions, helping you master these techniques and create a more confident, well-behaved dog.

Created by Melissa Viera

Last Updated: 2026

Workshop Schedule:

WEEK 1:  TRAINING FROM A DISTANCE - February 04, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (5:00 PM PST)

WEEK 2:  MOVEMENT AND POSITIONINGFebruary 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (5:00 PM PST)

WEEK 3:  LONG-TERM SUCCESS - February 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (5:00 PM PST)

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This course includes:

  • 3 Weeks Live Session (90 minutes  once a week on-demand dog  training )
  • 3 lessons
  • Assignments
  • Access on mobile
  • Lifetime Access
  • Certificate of Completion

about

Is your dog already trained but you’re looking to take things further? Advance Dog Training is for you! You’ve worked on the basics, but now it’s time to refine your dog’s behavior and introduce advanced techniques that will make all the difference in their daily life.

If you’re frustrated with pulling on the leash, struggling with maintaining focus, or wondering how to keep your dog motivated without food rewards, this course will provide the tools you need. The live sessions offer real-time feedback to make sure your dog’s progress is on track, and you’ll get the support you need to succeed in every training challenge.

What you'll learn

  • Week 1: Train advanced skills like distance commands, teaching your dog to listen from across the room or yard.
  • Week 2: Perfect leash walking and teach your dog to stay calmly by your side, even in busy environments.
  • Week 3: Transition away from food rewards and build lasting motivation using a variety of effective training techniques.

Who Should Attend

This masterclass is perfect for dog owners who:

  • Have completed basic training and want to take their dog’s skills to the next level.
  • Want to perfect leash walking and teach advanced commands like distance training.
  • Struggle with maintaining motivation without using food rewards.
  • Are looking for expert-led live sessions with personalized guidance to refine their dog’s behavior.

WHAT THEY SAY

LESSONS

Course Content

  • 4:30:00
  • 3 lessons

Welcome + Event Checklist

I: Welcome
II: Pre-Event Checklist

Workshop Agenda

  • Week 1: Training from a Distance
    • Teach your dog to respond to commands like stop, stay, or come from across the yard.
    • Start building advanced communication skills for distance training.
  • Week 2: Movement and Positioning
    • Train your dog to back up on cue and pivot into the correct position.
    • Work on advanced position changes like sit, stand, and down without relying on treats.
  • Week 3: Long-Term Success
    • Transition away from food rewards while keeping your dog engaged
    • Test your dog’s understanding of skills in various scenarios.
    • Build a plan to maintain your dog’s behavior for years to come.

Other Bonuses

I. $20 Off Discount for Summit Premium Pass

INSTRUCTOR

  • 5+ instructor rating

Melissa Viera

Dog Trainer & Training Demonstrator

Melissa Viera, founder of MJ's Pet Training Academy, LLC, has offered dog training and grooming since 2013. Known for her positive, skill-focused methods and unique Trickovation program, she helps dogs learn everything from manners to scent work through engaging sessions. An active voice in the pet industry, Melissa writes for "Groomer to Groomer Magazine," is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), an AKC evaluator, and a member of APDT.

REVIEWS

Student feedback

The summit has been very interesting. Thank you for putting it on. Easy to log on to at a time that is convenient for me. Doggy Dan and Dr Ian Dunbar have been the speakers I have enjoyed most of all . I have preordered Dr Dunbar's new book. Watching the Labradors play session and the interactions and training within it were excellent to see. Actually letting dogs be dogs was a joy to see and something that often seems to get forgotten these days. Andrea Arden hit the spot with discussing the differences between apartment living dogs behaviour and rural dogs behaviour. Personally I think it is amazing that there aren't more dogs actually giving up on life given apartment living conditions. Why have a dog if the circumstances of your life dictate that life for the dog will be unreasonably complicated. As an aside I would suggest that Andrea takes special interest in the spinal health of the horse she is riding that is bucking so often, unlikely to be joire de vive rather pain. I think it will be found to have a pinching saddle or pain issues especially as it has come from the race track. Once again thank you for organising this summit. Sally

Dog enthusiasts.

Sally Holding

I really enjoyed the Tibetan singing bowl info as well as the info on the essential oils!

Anyone who wishes to better connect with their animals. Also anyone who prefers a more holistic approach will find this one step further in resonating with their animals.

Christi Wilson

Loved it. Entertaining and educational. I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in dogs, be it their own dogs welfare or dog trainers (seen many over my 25 years of dog owning who could use this information)
Rosalyn Beaudoin

It so much is in alignment with what I myself have done in some instances for 5+ decades. GB Pet Owners ,Animal Lovers, Practitioners, Intuitives ,compassionate animal health& wealth supporters everywhere! GB
Bill Holt

The presenters are engaging and knowledgeable. They have so much to share!

Pet people, vets, animal behaviourists

Wilma Plishka