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!
Mill Pond Kennels’ Scentwork program introduces dogs and their handlers to the fascinating world of nosework in a positive and encouraging environment. Our focus is on building strong foundations in search skills, handler communication, and teamwork, while teaching the core techniques needed to enjoy and succeed in scentwork activities and trials. Whether you’re brand new to nosework or looking to sharpen your dog’s abilities, our experienced trainers will guide you step by step, making the journey both rewarding and enriching for you and your dog.
Which Program Would Fit Your Lifestyle and Needs?
AKC
Scent Work
The Sniff Spot Starts Here!
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What is Scent Work?
Your dog must use his nose to search out the hidden odors, and then alert you when the odors are detected. Dogs may paw, bark, point with their nose or body, sit, lie down, or use any other behavior to communicate the location of the odor.
Divisions
There are two divisions: 1) The Odor Search Division where your dog searches for the odor of one or more specific essential oils, and 2) the Handler Discrimination Division where your dog searches for the scent of his handler.
Scents Learned
In AKC Scent Work, dogs search for cotton swabs saturated with the essential oils of Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress.
Great for All Ages
While you may not be able to compete with a young pup, you can get them started with foundations! Teach them skills they will need as they grow to have success in the sport!
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 short 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.
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What is Taught?....
Our programs provide you and your dog with all the essential skills to build a strong foundation as a team. More than just basic commands, we focus on developing well-rounded abilities that foster confidence, communication, and lasting success.
Scent Work 101
Board & Train
Sports Dayschool
Private Lessons
Group Classes
BASIC SCENT THERORY AND CONTAINERS - learn elementary scent theory, dog starts on containers and is paired to birch odor.
Scent Work 102
Board & Train
Sports Dayschool
Private Lessons
Group Classes
INTERIORS – beginner level interior searches
(prerequisite 101 or previous 1 on 1 lesson covering same)
Scent Work 103
Board & Train
Sports Dayschool
Private Lessons
Group Classes
EXTERIORS – learn outdoor scent theory – searches of exterior locations and open areas
(prerequisite 101 or previous 1 on 1 lessons covering same)
Scent Work 104
Board & Train
Sports Dayschool
Private Lessons
Group Classes
INTRO TO VEHICLES, DETAILING, & BURIED ELEMENTS - Teaching dogs to search specific areas in detail; can be interiors or exteriors and vehicles (team would be ready for all novice level AKC elements after class; would be ready for NACSW birch ORT – depending on dog, would add odors at this point to be eligible to test on all NACSW odors to compete at novice level.
(prerequisite 101, 102, 103 or previous 1 on 1 lessons covering same)
Intermediate
Board & Train
Sports Dayschool
Private Lessons
Group Classes
INTERMEDIATE SCENT WORK – adding clove and anise; applying generalization to above; working odors out in the community; location will change weekly
(can be taken multiple times)
Advanced
Board & Train
Sports Dayschool
Private Lessons
Group Classes
ADVANCED SCENT WORK – continuing generalization with more complex hides, more attention to detail
