Mill Pond Kennels

Mill Pond Kennels is a training-focused dog daycare and board-and-train facility in Carencro, Louisiana, at 425 Railroad St. Programs center on teaching owners and dogs to communicate with each other, and the daycare is built around fitness and active play rather than open free-for-all time.

Services and amenities

• Board-and-train and obedience programs, including e-collar training
• Daycare structured around fitness and active play
• Grooming
• A dog swimming pool, plus dock diving and dog sports work
• Outdoor space and medication administration for dogs that need it

How the training works

Training is the center of this place, not a side service. The methods lean on body language first, then leash work, then e-collar communication taught as a signal rather than a punishment. Owners are taught alongside their dogs, since the goal is habits that survive the drive home. The kennel also posts unedited training videos, so people can see what a session actually looks like before they commit.

Visiting and booking

Anyone weighing the place can schedule a facility tour first. Booking is handled online: owners set up an account in the customer portal, add their dogs, and schedule from there. The facility is at 425 Railroad St, Carencro, LA 70520, and can be reached at 337-230-1273 or train@millpondkennels.com. Mill Pond Kennels keeps active accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, where it posts training updates and event news, which is a reasonable way to get a feel for the staff before calling.

The mix here is a little different from a standard boarding kennel. Between the pool, dock diving, and the obedience programs, it fits owners who want their dog working on something specific rather than just waiting out a trip.