About Kawa Farms

Holistic trainers working with puppies and adult dogs on 20 acres in Madison County, Iowa.

Jenn Hirakawa — Owner / Lead Trainer

Jenn brings over 30 years of canine training experience, including military service. She retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Army Military Police Corps after 23 years.

She holds instructor positions with AERIE and NNCDS for search and rescue disciplines, and works as a handler for Human Remains Detection and Wide Area Search dogs. She is a member of NPCA, APDT, and AKC.

Our Facility

Purpose-built for training and boarding, with room to run.

Training Spaces

1,800 sq ft main training room
Dedicated scent/search room
Multiple outdoor grass spaces for socialization

Boarding Kennels

8 indoor/outdoor kennels, each with a 4x6 interior space and 4x8 exterior run
Artificial turf, pea gravel base, and tile flooring
Covered runs with wind protection on three sides

Grounds & Safety

20 fenced acres near Winterset, Iowa
16 security cameras throughout the property
On-site resident management

Our Team

Trainers, kennel technicians, and office staff dedicated to every dog that comes through our doors.

Jenn Hirakawa

Owner / Lead Trainer — 30+ years experience, retired US Army Military Police Corps Master Sergeant.

Stacie Hirakawa

Admin

Our Trainers & Kennel Team

A team of trainers (including staff with 10+ years of experience) and kennel technicians supporting every dog's stay and training plan.