What do you need to successfully train your dog? Other than Tri-tronics dog training collars and SportDOG training collars, one of the hunting dog supplies you’ll need is the dog training bumper. The ideal one for training your retriever is one that is made to last for repetitive use, and flexible, soft plastic.
Hallmark Dog Training Bumpers
When training a retriever, dog bumpers are a strong tool and they come in a variety of sizes and styles. Hallmark makes some of the best quality bumpers available from both plastic and foam, depending on your needs. Select from solid plastic, canvas-covered, or feather stuffed. They’re all durable, feel realistic to the dog, and are non-toxic. They’re excellent retrieval training tools. An added feature is the scent-holder for keeping duck scent on the bumper, making training easier.
No matter what kind of dog training bumpers you choose, you should look at each one for the following benefits:
A) Superb construction
B) Durable materials
C) Safe, non-toxic materials
Ideally if you are training a puppy you might want to consider using plastic training bumpers. The advantage of these is that they are less expensive than some models and offer a variety of bright colors – this makes them easier for your dog (and you) to identify them when you are training your hunting dog in the field.
Dog training dummies
To teach your dog quickly and effectively, you may want to consider training dummies that do not sink when they are tossed in the water. Combining your training methods with foam bodied dummies can help teach your dog how to handle retrieving in the field. Do not be confused – bumpers and dummies are interchangeable terms – they both refer to the tools that you use to train your dog with simulated fowl. Both are designed to train your dog to hunt, retrieve, and return the captured game to you. Dokken also offers an extensive line of dummies that are suitable for all hunting dog training.
How to use dog training bumpers and dog training dummies
To get the most out of these useful tools, it’s recommended that you use them with scent. Duck and goose scents are readily available in most hunting supply stores. The scent is usually injected into the dummies (bumpers) and is a valuable added tool for successfully training your retriever.
