Mill Pond Kennels

Mill Pond Kennels offers a variety of training programs. Obedience training is available through Board & Train (most popular, habit-forming, includes fitness, video updates), Day School (daily drop-off, on-leash skills, fitness included), Private Lessons (1-on-1, 30-minute sessions, flexible scheduling), and Refresh Training (support programs for handlers and dogs, including Refresh Board & Train, Refresh Gym, Shadow Program, and 1-on-1 lessons).

Specialized training includes Disc 101 for disc playing, teaching basic commands like Drop it, Recall, Around your legs, and Sit, as well as throwing mechanics. Dock Diving Training is offered via 2-week Board & Train or Dayschool programs (focusing on swimming, Sit/Stay, jumping off dock, toy play, tracking), Private Lessons (1-on-1 for pacing, tracking, swimming, jumps), and Seminars. Potty Training resources are provided through helpful videos, with facility training available for puppies 4 months and older. An optional Christian Add-On integrates faith messages into training updates. They also offer “Training for Grooming” as a daycare service to help dogs become comfortable with grooming tools and environments through positive reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Pool rental is $30 for 25 minutes. Trainer-assisted swims are $60 for 25 minutes. Dock diving practice is $30 for 25 minutes. Gym memberships are $30 for 25 minutes. Pool memberships are available at $99 for 8 passes per month or $160 for 12 passes per month. Pricing for general training programs is not explicitly detailed, but initial consultations are free.

Mill Pond Kennels offers comprehensive dog training solutions in Broussard, LA, specializing in obedience and puppy training. They provide a variety of programs including Board & Train, Day School, Private Lessons, and Refresh Training, catering to different needs and schedules. Their approach uses balanced methods for positive results, focusing on individualized attention for each dog and family.

A unique offering is the optional “Christian Experience” add-on, which integrates messages of faith and inspiration into training update videos, combining obedience with spiritual growth. They are also home to Louisiana’s first NADD Indoor Dock Diving Facility, offering specialized training, classes, and events for this sport, including distance jumps, hydro-dash, and air retrieve.

Beyond core training, Mill Pond Kennels provides dog swimming services with pool rentals, trainer-assisted swims, and pool memberships. They also offer a Fitness Center as an alternative to daycare, focusing on physical and mental exercise, and specialized “Training for Grooming” to help dogs become comfortable with grooming tools and environments. Initial consultations are free, and they emphasize clear communication and support for dog handlers.

Accomplishments

Mill Pond Kennels is recognized as the home of Louisiana’s First NADD Indoor Dock Diving Facility, featuring a heated pool that allows for year-round practice regardless of weather. Nikki Sonnier, a key figure, has been instrumental in bringing the sport of dock diving closer to the community over seven years.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can contact Mill Pond Kennels to inquire about class start dates or integration into practice groups. Initial consultations are free. Services can be booked online through their registration portal. Prospective clients are also invited to call for a tour of the facility or to ask questions about training programs.