B725 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Traditionally I've always used the canvas dummy for training my spanners but never really liked them,have any of you used the plastic dimpled one's or recommend something different ,I can see that the dumbbell one may encourage the dog to pick it in the middle rather than the end. As Tom is showing a lot of promise and learning fairly quickly I thought that I would replace the dummies for when the time is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbel Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 One wooden rolling pin, cut in half, wrap a rabbit skin around leaving the uncut end exposed to throw, get some wings say pigeon, etc, fix to and leave uncut end exposed to throw. Worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I want to teach him to retrieve not make a pie 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I think a variety of as many different types and weights can be a big benefit mate 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I have used the knobbly plastic to good effect. Plusses in that they float well and don't get waterlogged, dry quickly so don't get stinky, and are fitted with valves to add weight when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 A lab man I knew used paint rollers to good effect 🤷♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardigun Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 We used to make dummies from lengths of hessian, from corn sacks. A strip 15" wide, and about 5" long, turn the edges in about 2" each side, and glue with Copydex, and roll up. When the glue has set, it's bit like a dumbell, with a soft middle, which May ? encourage a soft mouth. Also they will float for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 My concern with plastic dummies is they slip in the dogs mouth and they can get in the habit of throwing it back to get a better grip. Lots of other alternatives here and include stuffed socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave at kelton said: My concern with plastic dummies is they slip in the dogs mouth and they can get in the habit of throwing it back to get a better grip. Lots of other alternatives here and include stuffed socks. I would avoid stuffed socks. Your socks will never be safe after that. 🤷♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 14:51, loriusgarrulus said: I would avoid stuffed socks. Your socks will never be safe after that. 🤷♀️ M dogs are kennelled so not a problem😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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