Retriever Dummy: Bumpers and game dummies for training and field tests
With the right dummy your dog learns to retrieve step by step. Choose bumpers, game dummies and retrieving dumbbells from HP&G and Kerbl.
Kerbl Training Dummy with Loop, White/Orange, Bite-Resistant & Floating, 16x6 cm
Regular price: €5.23
Retriever Dummy: Learning to retrieve systematically
Retrieving is a core task for pointers, retrievers and spaniels. With a retriever dummy you practise a clean pick up, carry and delivery long before your dog meets real game. Here you will find HP&G bumpers in different weights and colours, game dummies shaped like a duck or pheasant, floating training dummies from Kerbl and classic retrieving dumbbells.
Bumpers by weight and colour
The HP&G bumpers come in 200 g, 320 g and 380 g. Lighter models suit young dogs, heavier ones prepare them for the weight of game. The Balance Bumpers sit particularly well in the mouth. You can choose the colour too: orange is easy to spot in grass, white stands out against a dark background, and Flashers combine both. For water work, the floating Kerbl training dummies are a good choice, for example those made from tough fire hose material.
Game dummies, dumbbells and Snack Dummy
For the move to real game, game dummies shaped like a mallard, teal or pheasant are ideal. They give your dog a realistic feel for shape and grip. The Kerbl retrieving dumbbells in round and square hardwood are a classic for practising a calm hold. The refillable Snack Dummy combines retrieving and reward: your dog brings the dummy, and you give it a treat straight from it. That keeps motivation high.
Frequently asked questions
Which dummy weight suits a young dog?
Light bumpers of around 200 g are ideal to start with, so the dog can carry them easily. As it becomes more confident, move up to heavier models. That way you build strength and grip without asking too much.
My dog chews the dummy. What can I do?
Start by practising just a calm hold, for example with a retrieving dumbbell, and praise steady carrying. If the dog gets excited, shorten the exercise and work in small steps. Many dogs mouth less when they sit calmly and the delivery is relaxed.
Which dummy colour is easiest for dogs to see?
Dogs see orange better than grey or yellow, but they mainly find dummies with their nose. For you as the handler, a clearly visible colour matters for marking where it fell. Alternating white and orange helps you set up sight and search exercises in a targeted way.
Retriever dummies for every session
Whether a young dog or an experienced hunting companion, the right retriever dummy lets you train the retrieve, hold and delivery in a targeted way. HP&G bumpers come in 200 g, 320 g and 380 g in orange, white or as Flashers, and the Balance Bumpers sit particularly well in the mouth. For realistic exercises there are game dummies shaped like a mallard, teal and pheasant. From Kerbl come floating training dummies for water work, round and square hardwood retrieving dumbbells and the refillable Snack Dummy, which combines retrieving and reward. Start with light models, raise weight and difficulty slowly and finish every session with a successful retrieve, so your dog stays motivated. A short trip into water or an open field also adds welcome variety to your training routine.