Retrieving Toy: Dummies, Dumbbells and Frisbees for Training
Fetching has to be learned. Here you'll find retrieving toys: training dummies, treat dummies you can fill, wooden dumbbells and frisbees for land and water.
Kerbl Nylon Dog Frisbee 24 cm Neon Colour, Durable Throwing Toy for Dogs
Regular price: €3.29
Kerbl Pet Refillable Training Snack Dummy for Dogs, 23x7cm yellow
Variants from €3.29
Regular price: €3.80 Kerbl Training Dummy with Loop, White/Orange, Bite-Resistant & Floating, 16x6 cm
Regular price: €6.05
Kerbl Retrieving Stick Square, Robust Wooden Dog Training Tool
Regular price: From €10.18
Kerbl Dog Frisbee made of Cotton & Nylon, Gentle on Teeth, ø 22 cm
Regular price: €2.19
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Kerbl Pet Dog Frisbee TPE, Soft, Floating, Tooth-Friendly, Ø 25 cm, Green
Regular price: €8.24
Retrieving Toy: Search, Fetch and Learn Together
When retrieving, your dog works closely with you. It remembers where something landed, goes to get it and reliably brings it back. That builds focus, obedience and your bond. Here you'll find training dummies with a loop and floating dummies made from fire hose, treat dummies you can fill, round and square retrieving dumbbells made of hardwood, and frisbees in TPE, nylon and cotton.
Dummy and Retrieving Dumbbell
The dummy is the classic tool in retrieve training. The fire hose models are tough and float, so you can practise by the water too. The loop helps you throw them a long way. A treat dummy is filled with snacks: when your dog brings it back, you open it and reward straight from it. That way it quickly learns that fetching pays off. The hardwood dumbbell is used in obedience training to practise a steady hold and a clean delivery to hand.
Frisbees for Fast Dogs
A frisbee flies differently from a ball and calls for quick reactions. The TPE model is soft, floats and is kind to the teeth. The neon nylon disc stays easy to spot in the grass, and the cotton frisbee is light and great for beginners. Throw low and flat and avoid high throws where your dog has to leap at full speed. That protects its joints and keeps the game fun for years to come.
Frequently asked questions
How do I teach my dog to retrieve?
Start with short distances and reward your dog as soon as it picks up the object. Then practise bringing it back and releasing it into your hand. With a treat dummy, this often works especially quickly.
My dog fetches the dummy but won't bring it back. What can I do?
Don't chase after it. Instead, take a few steps backwards or crouch down and call it in a friendly voice. Then swap the dummy for a treat. Practise on a long line at first so it cannot run off with its prize.
Is throwing sticks dangerous?
Yes, sticks can splinter and injure the mouth and throat when your dog catches or picks them up. A dummy or a retrieving dumbbell is the safe alternative and is just as easy to throw.
Gear for Retrieve Training
Retrieving is a great task for dogs that love working with their people. A training dummy with a loop can be thrown a long way, and the floating fire hose dummies come with you to the water. Treat dummies you can fill are ideal for getting started: when your dog brings one back, the reward comes straight out of the dummy. With hardwood retrieving dumbbells you practise a calm hold and a clean delivery. Frisbees made of TPE, nylon or cotton add pace to the game and sharpen reactions. The floating TPE frisbee also joins you at the lake. Start with short throws somewhere with few distractions, praise every success and increase the distance step by step. Instead of sticks, use a dummy, because wooden sticks can splinter and hurt your dog. Every successful retrieve strengthens your bond.