I train the dog and I help the owner as well. I offer monthly training programs and private lessons. Field Trials, hunt test preparation, hunting dog training. Puppy programs, steady to wing and shot, force fetch trained retrieve. Hundreds of satisfied clients. Give me a call and we can discuss the goals for you and your dog. I do all the training myself. Located in Georgia Fall, Winter, and Spring. Summer Camp in Towner, North Dakota.

Field Trialing
Hunt Testing
Pointing
Retrieving

Dave Walker
Gray, Georgia 31032
 
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After several weeks of trying to find a trainer for our 5 month old puppy, Chase, we came across Dave Walker. Dave answered the list of questions I had prior to sending Chase with him. During Chase's stay with Dave, Dave sent several emails and videos updating us on chase's progress. We were very please with Dave's communication seeing as we were several hundred miles away and not able to hop in the car and check on Chase for ourselves. Watching Chase on video put me at ease knowing I had made the right decision sending Chase to Dave to train. Dave narrated the videos and I could tell chase was having the time of his life training. After 5 long weeks, my wife and I picked up Chase. Upon our arrival to Dave's kennel, we saw several dogs, all looked well taken care of. All of the kennels were spotless, with no urine or feces in them. After getting reacquainted with Chase, Dave took us in the field to show off chase's skills. Prior to chase coming to Dave, he was a bit of a spaz and very energetic. We immediately could see a change in Chase's behavior. He was well mannered and showed a lot of discipline, despite being with Dave only to learn to be a pointer/gun dog. Chase seemed eager to get to work. Dave set up some pigeons and Quail to show us what Chase had learned over his 5 week stay. We were very impressed with Chase's abilities for as young as he is. More so, we were very impressed with Dave. My wife and I would highly recommend him as a trainer. It showed how much he loves and cares about what he is doing. Before leaving Dave's kennel, he answered all our questions, gave us food for the ride home and gave chase a hug goodbye, Dave told us not to hesitate to call with any other questions and also recommended some good hunting places in Florida, our home state. If your looking for quality training and someone who truly cares, look no more, Dave's your man!

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Chase, German Short Hair Pointer

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It would be difficult to find a better trainer than Dave Walker of Walker Farm and Kennel. His accomplishments are recorded with having trained many champions (both his own dogs and others) at all levels of competition. It is Dave's honesty, style, humble manner and approach to training and breeding that sets him apart. He truly is interested in you finding the right dog for your planned use. His facilities with training course set up using birds, birds and more birds sets him apart. Whether it is your dog or you needing a tune up, trial prep or starting with a new pup I do not believe that you will be disappointed taking the time to talk with Dave.

I was in the market for what will probably be my last birddog.
After 40+ years of owning and observing pointers in the field it was Dave that I chose to help me with selecting a top notch started GSP as my walking hunter. Katie 9 mths (shown above) is a biddable, friendly, first class bird dog and family companion.

Dave did a wonderful job training Katie to bring out the best of her natural instincts to point, retrieve,back and she does all with style. Katie came e-collar conditioned, introduced to guns, ready and willing to listen in the field. Her temperament also makes her a joy at home with the grand kids and other dogs.

After many months of searching and talking to various trainer/breeders from the Rockies to the East coast I found Dave Walker and could not be happier. After numerous calls and watching videos of his dogs being worked I visited his kennel only to be more impressed. Dave answered all of my questions and brought up several points that I hadn't thought about. After returning home I continued to receive videos of the dogs working. With Dave's guidance I was able to select the best dog for me. I will forever be grateful for Dave's help. It was never so much about him selling a dog as it was about finding the right fit for both the dog and me. Thanks Dave!

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I had been looking for a bird dog for about a year when I came across Dave Walker. At that time I wasn't sure what type of dog I wanted. I spoke to Dave several times on the phone before visiting his kennel. He took time to answer all of my questions and explain the differences between the breeds. In the end, I chose a GSP puppy (Rocky) from a recent litter Dave had. Dave told me this puppy had good breeding, but I didn't know what to expect. I was not disappointed. Rocky is incredibly intelligent and catches on so fast. His prey drive is through the roof. Around the house he is a great family pet, even sleeping in the bed with me and my wife, but when we go into the field, he transforms into a bird finding machine. I have been very pleased with my choice to choose one of Dave's pups. At six months of age, I sent Rocky off to Dave's puppy camp for one month. During this time, Rocky was introduced to the gun, and to birds. He was hunted daily both alone and with other dogs, to enhance his natural backing instinct. At first I thought puppy camp was for the puppy, but it turned out to be for me the owner as well. Dave invited me up on several occasions to tag along for the training sessions. I did and was very impressed with the quail course he was putting the puppies through. After I picked Rocky up from puppy camp at the end of January 2013, I have taken him hunting twice in the following weeks since then. He did an amazing job for a 7 month old puppy, finding birds, pointing and even retrieving a few. Having said all this, the best part of dealing with Dave Walker was that he took time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. During training camp he sent me email updates of Rocky's progress, and even sent several video updates. Since training camp has ended, Dave has taken time to talk to me on the phone and give advice, most recently helping me to pick an e-collar best suited to my needs. I would highly recommend Dave Walker to anyone looking to purchase a quality-bred GSP puppy or to have a dog trained. Dave knows what he is doing, he has a passion for pointing dogs and is a pleasure to work with. Thanks Dave!!

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Pictured above is Sonny, a GSP that we thought had field trial potential, but had some major training issues to be dealt with. We asked Dave Walker to evaluate this dog for the field trial venue, and he gave us an honest opinion. Dave hasn't steered us wrong yet in the four dogs he's trained for us. Sonny is now a Field Champion and quickly on his way to being an Amateur Field Champion.

Dave is honest, down to earth, works hard and loves what he does! He also puts effort into his amateurs to show them how to work the dog properly so there is consistency from pro to amateur handling. We are EXCEPTIONALLY pleased with Dave and his training.

We would highly recommend anyone looking for a top notch trainer for their hunting or field trial dog to consider Dave Walker.

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