Field & Fireside Reluctant Hunting Dummy
The Field & Fireside Reluctant Hunting Dummy is a training aid, designed to help with hunting training. It also helps to encourage dogs to deliver straight to hand rather than running around with the dummy.
The Reluctant Hunting Dummy weighs approx 200g and measures only 15cm but is filled with sand so it really buries itself in grass or undergrowth. This means dogs really have to get their nose down and hunt for the dummy. It has a small 'pocket' at one end rather than a toggle. This is just big enough to fit small treats or kibble and closes with a velcro fastening.
It's small size means it is easy to pop in your pocket and use when out on a walk or use several in a training session. Simply drop the dummy close to you when the dog isn't looking or in an area that you want the dog to hunt in.
The Reluctant Hunting Dummy was created following the success of our Reluctant Retriever Dummy and Micro Hunting Dummy, and has been tested by our ambassadors Jemma Martin and Claire Denyer.
Available in green or orange (to aid marking for you but not the dog).
Manufactured in the UK by Field & Fireside.
Instructions for use
Place a training treat or kibble in the pouch and close the velcro fastening while the dog is paying attention to you. Throw or place the dummy as usual, sending the dog for the retrieve. When the dog delivers the dummy to you, reward them by opening the pouch and giving them the treat/kibble. Once the dog is successfully delivering the dummy to you, start to drop the dummy close to you when the dog isn't looking or in an area that you want the dog to hunt in. When you have a consistent hunting action and delivery to hand, transition over to using the Micro Hunting Dummy.
Product specifications
Weight: approx 200g
Length: 15cm
Made from tough cotton canvas with a waterproof inner filled with 100% non toxic play sand.