"I have been extremely privileged to learn under some of the greats"
My name is Devlin Duvenhage
I am the owner and head trainer at Panhandle Dog Trainer. I have a strong background in trailing dogs, gundogs (hunting Retrievers, Spaniels, and Pointers), and pet dogs. No dog is the same and neither is my approach to training. Once the key is found to unlocking any individual dog then they can be trained to fit the needs and lifestyle of almost any family.
I am from Pietersburg, South Africa where I used dogs to trail game both for conservation and hunting. When not out in the bush with the German Shorthair Pointers, I was at home with our South African Boerbulls used for home and livestock protection. My dogs worked but were also our family companions living in the house with manners and rules.
Greg Oyer
Once I came to America, I was an apprentice to Greg Oyer, one of the absolute best gundog trainers in the United States who has over 50 years of experience. He took me under his wing and taught me the art of working gundogs and companion dogs.
There is no book in the world that could house the knowledge and skill that he possesses and I was lucky enough to study under him for years.
Greg has lived and breathed dogs all his life and has a natural ability and intuitive approach that few ever attain. Whether a hunting or household companion Greg brings out the best in dogs through his fair understanding approach and leadership that has dogs eating literally out of his hands. Greg has trained dogs for the country's political and business personalities as well as leading Georgian dignitaries and reservation owners.
He is the man that dog professionals come to for advice because of his ability to solve dog problems. A consultant to the dog industry for many years, he has been a leading force in today’s dog training techniques. Greg balances his dog skills with the ability to train owners. Clients praise his patience and ability to show them the ways of working with their dogs to develop the companion they were looking for. Whether a Hunting or Companion dog, Greg Oyer brings out their best.
James Hamm
Greg saw that I was ready to expand my knowledge of dog training even further and introduced me to James Hamm. James was a U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (31 years of service) with 35 years of experience working and training military working dogs, hunting dogs and companion pets.
He is one of the Top 10 trainers in America now and the face of Garmin dog training division.
I attended his International School of Dog Trainers where he taught me how to combine military standards and pet dog obedience training without conflict or force. I have been extremely privileged to learn under some of the greats that have had years of experience and knowledge from countless great trainers before them.
Dog training cannot be learned from a book, but only passed from trainer to trainer and that is why I have spent all my time in America honing my craft to better serve you, your family, and your dog.Â
