Wildwind Kennel

















2010 Training Services and Fees



We are an all breed gun dog training facility. We consider ourselves experts at training dogs to become the quinessential grouse and woodcock dog. A pleasant day afield with a well trained hunting dog is a true pleasure!

All of our training staff are Licensed Maine Guides and are very experienced in training dogs for upland hunting. We train sporting dogs for guides throughout the state and for some of the very finest sporting camps in the state. This speaks highly of our reputation held amoungst those who make a living guiding upland hunters!

CFC Wildwind's Storm MH - Owner/Handler: Jim Keller

We are a year-round training facility. In early January, we are at the farm working on basic bird work, obediance and e-collar conditioning. During mid-February through late April, we can usually be found working in the mid-western United States - starting in south central Kansas - until ground opens up in the eastern United States. By May through July, we are back at the farm preparing dogs for the upcoming hunting season. August and September offers opportunities to work on pre-season wild grouse and woodcock. October 1st marks the opening of our upland season, which runs until December 31st. Woodcock season is generally limited to the month of October.



We welcome your visit to our modern, first-class facility and to meet our staff. We all take great pride in what we do and in how we take care of your dog.

NFC/FC/AFC/CFC Crosswinds Zip





Monthly Boarding and Training

  • $650 per month (birds not included)

    We offer a great program designed to develop a young puppy into a first-rate hunting partner. Just a month or two of basic introduction will get your puppy developed the right way. This is also a great program to seasonally brush up your veteran dog before the hunting season. We can customize a training program to suit your hunting needs. We also work on specific problems such as poor retrieving habits, disobedience in the field, gun nervousness, etc... The owner/handler is encouraged to be involved in training as much as possible to ensure a smooth transition.
    Jim instructing Bob MacDonald on placeboard
    use during a training seminar











    Personal "One on One" Training Sessions

  • $40 per session
  • Birds available for purchase

    Private lessons and coaching are available for those desiring to do most of their training on their own grounds and property with the occasional guidance from a professional trainer.


    Crosswinds Amelia - Owners:
    Kevin and Betsey Battistoni




    Membership Program

  • Training program is $700 per year
  • Full year-round use of training grounds and facilities
  • 20 personal training sessions are included, additional training sessions are available for a reduced rate of $30 per session
  • Birds are available for purchase

    If you desire to train your own dog with the guidance of a professional trainer, this is a great plan for you. We help set you up with a specific daily/weekly or monthly training plan in order to get the most out of your gun or trial dog. We offer both open and tight cover for bringing out the best of your dog.

    NFC/FC/AFC/CFC Crosswinds Warpath "Zip"


    Field Trials

    We campaign spaniels throughout the US and Canada, having made over thirty champions and multiple national placements. We also prepare spaniels to run in the AKC Hunt Tests. We take pride that many of our spaniels compete with their owners handling them in field events.

    We specialize in developing young dogs starting with the puppy stakes then converting them to the more demanding Open All Age stakes. Campaigning opportunities are available on a limited basis.

    We believe in Quality not Quantity.

    Please contact Jim regarding current rates for field trial training.

    Will's Travis of Autumnskye
    Owners: Sylvia and Will Peck







    Daily Boarding

    At Wildwind Kennels, we offer clean, comfortable, first class, heated boarding facilities. We have indoor/outdoor runs, daily walks and a large exercise compound - providing ample opportunity for your dog to settle into a comfortable routine.

  • Jim & Denise Keller - 1368 Webb Rd - Knox, Maine 04986 - tel: 207-322-6236 or
    Preference to calling... Please contact Jim directly by phone regarding scheduling and immediate questions.
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