Windsong Kennel

John Faigh founded Windsong Kennel in the 1990s and built it into one of the Midwest's top facilities for hunting dog training. His approach is straightforward: positive reinforcement, one-on-one instruction, and real-world field experience.

• •Retrievers and pointing breeds for upland work
• •Retriever training on dedicated pond
• •Foundational obedience that transfers to the field
• •Commands like "WHOA" and hold training

The kennel operates from Elkhart, IN with a dedicated 60-acre training property five minutes away. This space is groomed specifically for upland training and includes a small pond for retriever work. Dogs train one-on-one while also learning social behaviors with other dogs in the program.

"John Is The Dog Whisperer" — Doug Ryback

Clients bring dogs from Chicago, Toledo, and Indianapolis suburbs. The training philosophy emphasizes humane methods and quick results—teaching commands the way hunting dogs learn best.

• •Contact: 574-971-6358 (training) | 52711 County Road 11, Elkhart, IN 46514