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Mill Pond Kennels offers several Solutions to your dog's needs. Boarding, Training, Grooming, Fitness MPK offers Obedience Training
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01/22/2025

Reporting in, alll dogs warm and dry during this historic winter weather!! Training hasn't stopped, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun in the snow too!! 🤣

01/20/2025

Sneauxmaggeden news:
All pipes protected, pool lines closed and drained, and all winter prep done for the sake of the dogs under our care. Get ready for dogs in snow videos!! 🤣. We are looking at alot of snow coming our way tomorrow.

POOL: The pool will be closed this week till Sat to keep the heat in as much as possible. This is a historic winter event. It will be back up and running shortly after the snow melts and get y'all back jumping!

Y'all stay safe and enjoy the sneauxmaggeden this week!!

01/16/2025

Available for everyone! Message us directly to learn how you can win!
Waffle!! Ending on Feb 1st!! A chance to win a Rinsekit Pro! Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tNXR5qBIAg
Big shout out to RinseKit for supporting this facility and all it's competitors, Thank you so much!!! You have a wonderful product!! All proceeds will go toward that water heater to keep ya'll jumping year round 🙂 Ya'll check out their website: https://rinsekit.com/
1. You do not have to be present to win, but must pick it up or have someone get it for you (will not ship, but can hold it).
2. Stop by or let us know if you want to be entered in the drawing, do not have to compete to win!
3. You can purchase tickets anytime Jan 3rd - Feb 1st
4. Drawing to be held on location Feb 1st at noon at our event, one lucky person will win!!

01/15/2025

Want to be a part of our Dock Diving Events?
We are looking for volunteers to help us run events! Please DM us if interested!!

01/08/2025

Photos of our last event are up!! Give Mrs Vicki DeGruy a big shout out if you appreciate her!! :)
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E25PuhxHc/

Galleries of photographs and art created by Vicki DeGruy

01/06/2025

Running a special on Sat 25th! Rent the pool for $10/15 min!! save $5 and get some good practice time in before the next event!
www.millpondkennels.com and click book online to get started.

I've been asked for the list of next dates, here they are again :) Hope to see you there! We will be getting prices on crawfish as soon as they start coming out.. Some restaurants have started selling them!! So exciting.

01/06/2025

Thank you ALL for coming out, will put a jump compilation video tommorow!! It was so awesome to see the dogs so excited and really doing well with the cooler weather. Even though it felt more like fall right?!? You guys and gals made such great teams and we are humbled to enjoy everyone's company and just have a good ole time. Here's just a few posts we've seen, I'm sure there are more out there!!!

Please visit John's website for wonderful treats!! https://nsarklatex.com
BIG shout-out to our Photographer Vicki Degruy!! https://degruyphoto.com
She will have photos available on her website soon :)

Congrats to Linda Gregg for winning Catch of the Day for Majyk!!
A big Thank You to Ashley Peterson and Jonathan Teague for helping judge!! You guys are so wonderful!! Freeing up Mark Sonnier to cook for everyone a great New Year's dish!!

Next event will be first weekend of February Dock Diving: Mill Pond Kennels Love Pawtion Event Boiled Crawfish, Jumping, and Updoog!

Jump Far, Come Hungry!

01/04/2025

Pt 2 of Saturday jumps is about to happen!

01/03/2025

And we are off!!!!! Winter 2025 here we are!
Slogan of this year, "Jump far, Come Hungry!"

01/02/2025

Happy New YEAR 2025!!
112 families helped last year, looking forward to helping more this year!!

12/30/2024

Helping humans and dogs communicate. Ready for change? Lets get started! www.millpondkennels.com

12/27/2024

REMINDER: Pre-registration ends TONIGHT at midnight for our next dock diving event!! Water and Building temp has been perfect for jumping! Dock Diving: Mill Pond Kennels Thunder Busters

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12/25/2024

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1222 Wall Road
Broussard, LA
70518

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+13372301273

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https://www.MillPondKennels.com/

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Reporting in, alll dogs warm and dry during this historic winter weather!! Training hasn't stopped, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun in the snow too!! 🤣

Pt 2 of Saturday jumps is about to happen!

And we are off!!!!! Winter 2025 here we are! Slogan of this year, "Jump far, Come Hungry!"

What a weekend!!! Many great dogs came from all over and locally. We can't thank everyone enough for all the love and support. Many dock records are now set!! Many new PB’s tied and overcome as well!!! New Up Dog dogs have been hooked and learning disc thanks to @danielsuda !!! First ever Up Dog trial in Louisiana!!! Thank you all for a great time!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone in January. Dock Standings: (display coming soon) OPEN DIVISION: RILEY with Distance Jump at 32.9 ft FANG with Air Retrieve at 20ft RILEY with Hydro Dash at 12.713 seconds. LAP: REMIE with Distance JP at 19.9 ft LORD QUESO VON TACO with Air Retrieve at 8.0ft LORD QUESO VON TACO with Hydro Dash at 29.068 seconds Big shout out to Honey Do Farms we will be having a health day With them one Sat TBA!! EllsworthCreations & Happy Dance Supply & Exclusive Pet Nutrition for coming out. Y'all can buy thier products online too!!!! And Perfectly Rawsome and Optimal Canine for the best in health and fitness for your dogs. Check them out!!! MyLeash for gift certificates to 5 lucky contestants. No Ruffs for the big collar prize!! If y'all haven't seen them, go now!! So many collars!!. Sugs N Frens Co for the bandanas give away!! Also Wonders of Light, LLC who came out and photographed the event, check out the page for good phoots!! Big shout out to our judges!!! Jenny Pike and Ashley Peterson and Mark Sonnier!!! Thank you husband, Mark Sonnier for cooking Saturday!!! Yum!!! Y'all made the day that much more special for everyone who came out. Thank you all!!

Come on over!!! Dock record was broken 3 times already!!! Riley holds the record at 32' 9". Starting the 3rd splash now. Up dog is awesome!!! Come play with us here at the kennels!!

It's official!!! We now have heated water for the winter!! Pool is heated for this next event 2024 Mill Pond Kennels Diving into Fall, in Style (2025 season), and we will be scheduling the next winter events soon!! So keep an eye out for some dates. For now, get your winter swim on!! It even keeps the building warmer. PS: IF you are in any dog sport and would like to let us know a date that will conflict with any dock diving events, please let us know asap for the months of Jan - May 2025!!!

Taking in dogs for obedience programs! #millpondkennels #boardandtrainprogram #dayschoolfordogs

Obedience Training remains a top priority, and we are committed to assisting you. Secure your spot now and enjoy a well-behaved pup by the holiday season. Various programs are available, including Board and Train, Dayschool, and Gym.

Wishing everyone a happy dog day!! Our Board and Train programs are currently available and have openings. People are starting to book for the holidays as well for boarding, so get on the schedule as soon as you can to lock in your spot. #nationaldogday

SouthCentral Regionals has started!!! Here's some info on what we have going at our table. Please come say hi!!! I did not mention the Seminar we have going with Angela Stallone on Sept 14-15. You can find more info on One on One Lessons, Seminar with Angela Stallone Also, 2024 Mill Pond Kennels Diving into Fall, in Style (2025 season) has officially opened pre-registration!!! Come to the tent at Regionals to see how you can see how to get more raffle tickets during the event!!!

Nikki has openings today for lessons if you want to come by today! 10:30-12

Y'all come on by!! Day 3 in full swing! We are ending this event on some high flying jumps!! Many first timers, and new swimmers. We love seeing everyone have fun!

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A Dog Training Story

Mill Pond Kennels is local to the Duson, LA area offering Dog Training Solutions and Dog Boarding. Dog Training services specializing in Basic Obedience & Advanced Obedience, Puppy Training, Hunting Dogs and Service Dogs. All MPK training programs and boarding will exceed your expectations. Initial consultations are always FREE.

Mark Sonnier

Mark’s background in dog training started back in the mid 80's training hunting dogs as a hobby. While working both for corporate companies and training dogs, his hobby and passion for dog training grew into a full time career. In 2007 he opened the doors to Mill Pond Kennels becoming a professional trainer specializing in waterfowl hunting dogs, obedience, and boarding. Since then, Mark added a shift in dog training by utilizing his talents to change people’s lives with dogs. He realized that Service and Therapy Dogs are a huge investment for some people that need them based on the standard avenues to obtain such a trained dog. He founded Rescued Abilities Project to enable him to help people on a larger scale afford trained Service and Therapy Dogs.

Nikki McBride

Nikki has the passion and desire to train dogs. Her love of dog training comes from a long time German based sport, for K9s, called Shutzhund or IPO. High Obedience and focus is a quality that is trained for in IPO. This high obedience standard in dogs makes training for these qualities in Mill Pond Kennels’s dog training programs, and Service Dogs, greatly desired.

The MPK facility provides a safe, secure and clean "Home Away from Home". The facility offers several features to help stand out from the typical dog boarding kennel and customers have the piece of mind knowing that the owner lives on the premises.

Customers have the ability to unload dogs under the covered drive and walkway is convenient for rain or shine. The 1500 sqft climate controlled kennel facility consists of twenty eight runs. Furthermore the dogs enjoy playtime in their own outside airing yard.

In addition for dogs that are in training, MPK offers a 900 sqft climate controlled indoor training room. This room is also used for handler seminars, meetings, and events.

Dog Obedience Training…

Mill Pond Kennels offer two levels Dog Obedience Training Programs. Basic dog obedience is on lead training that will address most common issues and training with your dog such as leash pulling, teaching heel, stay (extended sit), here or come, NO, Jumping Up, etc… Advanced dog obedience is an add-on off-lead training program. In addition, Custom training programs can be designed to fit your family’s lifestyle.

Dog Training Classes, Private Lessons, AKC Canine Good Citizen Titles…

Mill Pond Kennels offers puppy, basic, and advanced group dog training classes as well as Private Dog Training Lessons. If you want to reach a terrific achievement with your dog, let us help you reach all the levels of the AKC Canine Good Citizen titles.

Gun Dogs / Hunting Dogs / Duck Dogs…

Whichever you prefer to call them, Mill Pond Kennels trains Gun Dogs / Hunting Dogs / Duck Dogs by Hunt Test standards of the HRC - Hunting Retriever Club. Mill Pond Kennels offers several hunting dog training solutions. A maximum of 8 gun dogs ensures daily individual attention to your dog. All dogs will be taught kennel and crate manners as well as no jumping and barking. Basically everything that will make him a better companion while relaxing at the camp with your buddies or customers.

Your retriever will learn marking skills off of remote units called a Thunder Launcher. We use these units to create single and multiple mark scenarios. These units provide the sound of gunfire while launching bumpers high into the air teaching dogs to learn “marking off of the gun”. Gunners Up Wingers with Tri-Tronics Remote Releasers are used for launching birds. Ducks do not fly from the duck blind nor should fly from your side.

Yard work is done on the same 4-acre lot where the kennel is located. Here we introduce decoys, ATV’s, and gun fire etc... As your dog advances, he/she will learn Basic Obedience, Collar Conditioning, Force Fetch, Basic Marking, Water Retrieves and Pile/Line Drills here as well.

We travel for Field Work to public and private training grounds around the area. These areas include plowed fields, pasture land, swamp, rice fields, lakes, and marsh. The variety of grounds ensure that your dog is exposed many types of hunting environments and situations. We utilize blinds, “Mojo Mallards” and duck/goose decoys while training on these grounds to simulate real hunting conditions.

Programs...

Puppy Headstart programs are available for younger dogs to introduce them to learning to learn and socialization to duck hunting.

Our Started Hunting Dog program is a retriever trained with basic obedience, collar conditioning, and to be steady. The dogs will pick up bumpers and birds. This Program is 4 months in length. Hand signals or casting is not part of this program.

The Finished Gun Dog Program is addition training to the Started Program. Dog will learn hand signal or casting. This training will allow you to help your dog get to a bird quicker if mismarked or send a dog on a blind retrieve for a bird he/she didn’t see a fall. The additional training generally adds 2 to 3 months to the Started program for a total of 6 to 7 months

Pre-Season Tune Up is to brush up on your dogs already learned skills to prepare for the up coming hunting season. Minimum of 1 month is required but 2 months is recommended. Plenty of exercise and brushing their skills will ensure a successful hunting season.

Keep in mind your dog can complete each level earlier or later. This depends on him or her, each dog learns at their own pace. All problems, set backs, and accomplishments are honestly discussed with you. We are committed to helping after your dog returns home. You are always invited to come back and train with us.

MPK trains custom service dogs for individuals with seen and unseen disabilities. In addition to sound Advanced Obedience and Socialization training, specific specialty work or tasks are performed by the service dogs directly related to the individuals disability and needs. MPK is training service that provides Service Dogs for a quarter to one third the average cost of other programs. If you are a person in need of a service dog, don’t hesitate to contact us. Visit www.rescuedabilitiesproject.org for more information and application procedures.

We hope you enjoyed learning the “long story short” of the services that Mill Pond Kennels provides. A Hope to see you and your pup soon.

Kind Regards,

Mark & Nikki / Mill Pond Kennels

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A Dog Training Story

Mark Sonnier

Nikki McBride

Dog Obedience Training…

Dog Training Classes, Private Lessons, AKC Canine Good Citizen Titles…

Gun Dogs / Hunting Dogs / Duck Dogs…

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