Description
Dog & Field Reluctant Retriever Dummy – Build Confidence, One Retrieve at a Time
The Reluctant Retriever Dummy is Dog & Field’s innovative take on the classic snack dummy, specially designed to support dogs who are hesitant to retrieve. Ideal for beginners or sensitive dogs, it helps bridge the gap between food-motivated interest and confident dummy retrieval — ultimately phasing out the need for treats altogether.
Sized like a small puppy dummy and free from distracting toggles, it features a zip-up compartment with a removable foam insert. The eye-catching black and white chequered design enhances visibility and encourages engagement.
How to Use:
-
Start with treats: Remove the foam insert and replace it with your dog’s favourite food or treats. This engages food-driven dogs and sparks interest in the dummy.
-
Introduce scent association: Once your dog is retrieving confidently, remove the food and reinsert the foam. The dummy will still carry the scent, encouraging continued interest.
-
Begin the transition: After repeated successful scent-based retrieves, wash the dummy or switch to a fresh one with no food scent. Consistent use of the same dummy design maintains familiarity.
-
Complete the transition: Your dog will now retrieve the dummy confidently, even without food scent—ready to move on to standard canvas dummies with ease.
The Reluctant Retriever Dummy is the perfect transitional tool to help build reliable, positive retrieval habits from day one.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.