Avery ASD 3" HexaBumper Hunting Sporting Gun Dog Game Retriever Dummy | Water & Upland Mark Training Retrieval Tool | Hexagonal, Floating Design, Easy-Grip Texture, Throw Rope, White (02731)

Avery ASD 3" HexaBumper Hunting Sporting Gun Dog Game Retriever Dummy | Water & Upland Mark Training Retrieval Tool | Hexagonal, Floating Design, Easy-Grip Texture, Throw Rope, White (02731)

• HEXABUMPER RETRIEVER TRAINING DUMMY - The HexaBumper Retriever Training Dummy by Avery Sporting Dog features a unique 6-sided hex design that promotes better mouth placement and makes gripping more natural for your dog; With advanced construction and performance-focused shape, this gun dog trainer is purpose-built to sharpen your retriever's skills in both upland and water environments
• EASY GRIP & HOLD - Each of the six flat panels is enhanced with textured V-Grip surface, providing your dog with an easy, comfortable, and controlled hold; This not only helps reduce chewing but also promotes soft-mouth behavior, essential for preserving game in real hunting situations
• LEAK-PROOF, VALVELESS DESIGN - From pond work to field drills, this bumper for dogs is made to endure; Its valveless, leak-proof construction ensures no water gets in, allowing the dummy to float reliably without soaking or sinking, even after long sessions in wet or muddy conditions
• EASY-TO-THROW BUMPER - Equipped with a 10-inch floating throw rope, this outdoor dog training dummy is built for long, targeted throws that replicate hunting scenarios; Optimally weighted, this fetching bumper is easy to launch without fatigue, giving you full control in every phase of your retriever's training journey
• TRAIN WITH PRECISION, HUNT WITH CONFIDENCE - Take your retriever training to the next level with a dummy designed for real-world results; With a 3" diameter, this training bumper is the ideal size to mimic the weight and shape of a duck, conditioning your dog for accurate and confident field performance

The Avery HexaBumper Hunting Dog Training Dummies are the first in training bumper innovation in years! The HexaBumper's design eliminates many of the disadvantages of traditional round bumpers and holds up to the daily routines of pro trainers! Features: Six flat sides for easier hold Raised VGrips promote superior hold Valveless design will never take on water Firm bumper reduces chomping tendency Flasher produces hi-vis strobe effect Throw rope included 2 inch and 3 inch diameter models Colors: White is the most common bumper because it is visible on most background. Black is used when the HexaBumper's trajectory is on a brightly lit background such as the mid-day sky. Orange is used for blind retrieves since dogs cannot distinguish it. Flasher is perfect for mark training! Alternating panels create a strobe that is visible to dogs on most backgrounds. Sizes: 2 inch HexaBumpers: Fine for normal training of large dogs. Easier for young or small dogs to retrieve. Great when training with a lot of bumpers. 3 inch HexaBumpers: Great for long marks as used in field trials and hunt tests. Perfect size and weight to condition dogs for real ducks. Easier for dogs to see at much further distances. Pro Tips: Round up your bumpers and store them in a bag or bucket as the end of each training session. A bumper that is lying around becomes an invitation to a young dog to chew on. Not only is this negative reinforcement to your dog's mark training, but it is almost sure to get you an expensive and unnecessary trip to your vet's office. It you keep it simple, you‘ll avoid complications. Your dog can't mark what he can't see so be fair to him by selecting the appropriate color bumper for each scenario. Training saturations change often and can vary from one mark to the next in the same set up so make sure you have several of each color bumper when you head out for training. This simple rule of thumb will help you maximize your training time and efficiency.