Dog & Field Reluctant Retriever Dog Training Dummy. Canvas Training Dummy with Treats Pouch, for Gundog & Puppy Training. Treat Pouch for Dog Training & Retrieval Practice, Black & White

Dog & Fields’ Reluctant Retriever Dummy is an innovative new twist on the snack dummy. This is a dummy that not only encourages the most reluctant of retrievers, but also helps you transition your dog right the way through the process of phasing out the treats/snacks altogether.This dummy is the size of a small puppy dummy, without having the added distraction of toggles, and with the addition of a zip up compartment with removable foam insert. The twin colour was, displayed with a white and black chequered design to enhance visibility and visual stimulation.How to use:Remove the foam insert and fill with your dogs favourite food or treats.The added attraction of the food inside will encourage your dog to take a more inclined interest in the dummyOnce your dog is confidently retrieving the dummy, remove the food and replace the foam insert – the dummy will still hold the smell of your dogs food.With the added food/treat scent your dog will now resort to retrieving the dummy just as he/she had done when food was precent.Once your dog has become confident in retrieving the “scenty” dummy you can wash it or use a fresh unused Reluctant Retriever Dummy. It’s important at this stage to continue using the same type of dummy to maintain continuity and association.You dog should now be able to retrieve the none-foody, none-scenty dummy for a consistent amount of time.You should now be ready to transition your dog onto any other canvas dummy article you choose. After all, your dog has now, over time been used to retrieving the canvas Reluctant Retriever Dummy without issue since transitioning away from food or scent.

• Reluctant Retrieval: Dog & Fields’ Reluctant Retriever Dummy is an innovative new twist on the snack dummy. This is a training dummy that not only encourages the most reluctant of retrievers, but also helps you transition your dog right the way through the process of phasing out the snacks altogether.
• Treats Pouch: This dog dummy is the size of a small puppy dummy, featuring a zip up compartment and a removable foam insert. Fill this treat pouch with your dogs favourite food or treats, as this will encourage your dog to take a more inclined interest in the dummy, ensuring your dog training sessions are engaging and motivating.
• Encourages Retrieval: Once your dog is confidently retrieving the dummy, remove the food and replace the foam insert, the training dummy will still hold the smell of your dogs food. With the added scent your dog will now resort to retrieving the dummy just as they had done when food was present.
• Dog Training: Our small training dummy is lightweight and easy for puppies and small dogs to carry. This makes it an ideal tool for teaching your pet the basics of retrieval and obedience. The lightweight design also ensures that your puppy won’t be overwhelmed, allowing them to build confidence as they learn.
• Versatile: Specifically designed to build confidence in reluctant dogs and transition to canvas training dummies, this treat pouch for dog training is an essential tool for obedience and retrieval training. Explore our range of training dummies, including our; 1lb training dummy, 1/2lb dummy, 100g puppy training dummy, and realistic game bird dummies!