Dog dummy training is an important part of field training a retriever or hunting dog. The dummy used for training are typically comprised of a heavy duty canvas and usually floats. Dog bumpers are one kind of dog Dummy training dummy used. Dog bumpers are like the boat bumpers that are that are hung on the side of boats to prevent neighboring boats from bumping together when docked.

They include a short attached rope to simplify throwing and retrieving. Many dog training dummies or bumpers will have rubber water valves for water to be added. The added water will make the dummy or bumper heavier in weight and buoyancy but have no fear! They can still be thrown a good distance to test out the dog retrieving ability . The Dog training dummies may have knobs that serve as treads or grips for the retrievers to easily pick them up and hold them. They can come in many sizes for both smaller and larger dogs. All construction materials are non-toxic. While the dog training  dummy may seem soft and elastic, rest assured that they are tough, durable should last a long time.

You will notice that the bumpers in particular come in a variety of colors like black and white, orange, blue, yellow, all black or all white. The varying colors represent different levels of retriever training. It should also be mentioned that since dogs see contrasts rather than color, some of these color bumpers are easier for certain dogs to see than others, especially against certain color backgrounds. Retrievers do in fact see some shades of color but they see color very different than the human eye does. Nylon flags and streamers are sometimes used as a visual accessory to help your dog identify and locate their training dummy or bumper. It’s all about helping your dog with their training.

A dog training dummy will also sometimes have the appearance, scent and feathers of a bird. They convincingly resemble the weight and softness of the body of a bird, providing your dog with some realistic prey. There are many manufacturers of them. Lucky Dog are perhaps the most popular choice for training dummy due to their quality and competitive price. Other manufacturers include Flagman, Neuman & Bennett, Dokken Dog Supply’s Deadfowl trainers, Hallmark, E-Z Rotational, DT Systems and Scott Dog Supply.