We understand that every dog is unique and deserves personalized care. Our extensive range of programs includes training, grooming, and a new pool designed specifically for dogs. Additionally, our daycare is structured with fitness in mind, encouraging active play and healthy habits. We are committed to nurturing the bond between pets and their owners while providing an enriching experience. Join us to discover how we can elevate your dog's day!
Learn about
Board & Train
Why it's our most successful program!
Why we are different!
Unleash Your Potential
Board and Train programs are our most successful. We teach you as well as give the dog a structured environment to learn and start good habits.
MEET THE PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR B&T
Adult Obedience
Disc Training
Scent Work
Dock Diving Training
Puppy +Adult Obedience
LEARN, Not Fear
Communication
All Tools in communication MUST be combined with thorough, quality dog training in order for that communication to make sense to your dog.
Body Language
First in Communication
Leash
Important in Learning
Ecollar
Learning, Not Fear!
Body Langauge
1st communication...We are realists here. The reality of dog handling is that your tools aren't next to you always. Suddenly you need your dog to behave, what do you do?! We teach body language as your FIRST line of communication and your #1 tool in your belt of communication. Dogs 1st way to communicate is through body language, so why not "talk" to them in a way they understand?
Leash Work
Important in learning...
Everything we teach is first taught on a leash. It's a super clear and easy way for you to practice and gain confidence, your dog can learn your body language with it as well as your vocal commands. It stops confusion and offers a way for you both to learn each other together. Why wouldn't you use a tool that could get you further with less frustration and/or confusion?
Ecollar
Learning, Not Fear...
Lets own up to it... This is the device most people are nervous about! And rightly so! If used improperly you can cause harm. With our program we teach you how to use this device properly as a communication tool, NOT just a correction tool. When properly taught to the dog and properly used, it's a super clear communication tool that can strengthen relationship and obedience.
Crates
COMFORT, Not Confinement
Crates in our training provide a clean safe place for dogs while under our care. Don't feel bad about something they love.
Habits
Habit forming tool that helps the dog learn to keep calm under supervision.
Reduce Stress
Proven to reduce stress by creating a den environment.
Safety
Safe and secure for all dogs, no jumping and barking habits.
Potty Training
Schedule and crates help the dog understand when it's time to "go"
Read more about crates from others here.
We are Proud users of Crates
Habit Forming
As you may have read we are huge about habit forming! If we can teach a dog how to remain calm while exciting things are going on around it, we get better overall training! Crates are a FIRST step to that. The dog must learn to keep calm while other dogs are training and people are coming in and out. Also helps with potty training!
Den Environment
Clean and safe, crates act like a den to keep dogs calm in a new place with people and other dogs they do not know. That is simply something they are not used to! It's simply not fair to think the dog feels safe automatically. Creating a den provides security for the dog, keeping it calm and healthy while during the stay here.
When You Need It
Hurricanes, Floods, Hospital Visits, etc... These are all a big part of our lives. Your dog will be prepared in case an emergency happens and you must crate your dog or get to a shelter. We know crates aren't for everyone, but your dog will be prepared for emergencies when they come!
Secure Place for Safety
No Jumping up and hurting themselves. We often think larger space is kind, but dogs stress out, bark, and jump in them. We've seen it many many times. They hurt legs, paws, teeth, nose, get cuts, and loose weight. The health of your dog is too important to us to let this happen.
ECollar
LEARN, Not Fear
E-collars MUST be combined with thorough, quality dog training in order for that communication to make sense to your dog.
Shocking
It is NOT a shock collar... It is in fact electric though.
Communication
Used as a communication tool, NOT a punishment tool.
Commands
Very effective in communicating your already taught commands
Reinforce
Dogs in fact learn to love the collar when used properly.
Tactile Pressure
Not a jolt or shock, but a tap on the shoulder to get your attention when you need it the most.
Distractions
Even fully trained dogs can make mistakes, get distracted and caught up in the moment, or make bad choices.
Practice
A trained dog in the hands of someone who is not comfortable handling them is no good.
Ecollar 101
What Sets Us Apart
For most folks, the only point of reference they have for a “shock” is something that’s jarring and painful—messing with wiring and getting an accidental jolt, touching an electric fence used for livestock, etc.—and they assume this is what an e-collar is like.
However, this is not the reality of e-collars! High quality e-collars utilize the same technology that’s used in a TENS unit; it’s a muscle stimulator. At low levels, this is a weird tapping sensation that feels kind of like a tap-tap-tap on the shoulder.
LEARN, Not Fear
Not a jolt or shock, but a tap on the shoulder to get your attention when you need it the most.
Tactile Pressure
Even fully trained dogs can make mistakes, get distracted and caught up in the moment, or make bad choices.
Distractions
A trained dog in the hands of someone who is not comfortable handling them is no good.
Practice
TACTILE PRESSURE
Tactile methods of communication are more natural for your dog and can get through to your dog in moments when they’re liable to ignore your verbal command. If you’ve ever called your dog and he’s completely blown you off, you can appreciate the ability to get his attention with the e-collar!
DISTRACTIONS
Think of if like your dog being in a room full of people yelling and talking. That's the dog's brain when it sees a distraction, everything else is turned off. The "noise" in the room will drown out your commands. When your building a habit with your dog... you want consistency. This device gives a tap on the shoulder to let your dog know your giving a command
PRACTICE
Practice makes perfect. Dogs are not going to come home and become the robot that follows your every command when you want to. They living creatures that will test boundaries and need to learn your voice and body language. In order to make any training worth your time and money you MUST practice.
Real Time Examples of our Training
At Mill Pond Kennels, we believe in transparency and building trust with our clients. If you’re curious about our training methods, our training update page features real video report cards from our clients, showcasing the progress some of our furry trainees are making. Explore these real experiences, and see how our approach could work for you and your beloved pets.
Real Training
Complete Transparancy
Teach not Fear
Not Edited Clips
Habits
Program Length
Habits must be formed for training to stick. We help you create those habits and teach you good leadership.
Teaching Phase
You first must teach before anything!
Acountability
Leadership isn't about punishment
Repetition
Repeat good habits as long as they have done the bad ones.
Reinforce
Dogs in fact love leadership
Experienced Teaching Technique
proven results year after year
It is for this reason we offer a 4-6 week obedience board and train program
Mill Pond Kennels
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Habit Forming
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Relationship Building
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Teaching not Forcing
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Not always about correction
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Understanding, no confusion
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Learning skills, not just tricks
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Helping YOU transition your habits
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Support even after training
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Not needing another board and train later
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Helping you understand how to communicate
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Unleash Your Best
Our Training Explained
Our goal is to make your training as successful as possible from the moment you pick up your dog! We simply do not believe in 2 week obedience programs that force your dog to do things, or do not give your dog enough time to learn. This simply leaves you calling back asking for more training, or makes your dog afraid (or worse in some cases aggressive)... We do not believe that is fair to you, the dog, your pocket book, or your time.
You deserve better!
Our facility wants you as successful and self reliant as possible from the moment the dog goes home. Our habit forming teaching gives the dog understanding it needs while forming relationships here, much like his/her home and relationship with you. The training at Mill Pond Kennels allows for a smoother transition back to home, with rules and techniques that can help you create the habits that your own home needs.
Unleash Your Potential
Board and Train programs are our most successful. We teach you as well as give the dog a structured environment to learn and start good habits.
WHICH PROGRAM ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FOR B&T?
Adult Obedience
Disc Training
Scent Work
Dock Diving Training