Dog & Field Reluctant Retriever Gundog Training Dummy

The Dog & Field Reluctant Retriever Gundog Training Dummy is a clever, purpose-designed transitional dummy that helps motivate reluctant or beginner retrievers to pick up and carry with enthusiasm — turning a hesitant dog into a willing one through clever design rather than force.

The small-sized dummy features a treat pocket or snack holder that allows you to place a food reward inside — so when the dog picks up the dummy, they're immediately rewarded with a high-value treat. This creates a powerful positive association between dummy retrieves and reward, building confidence and drive in dogs that are disinterested, cautious, or simply haven't yet discovered the joy of the retrieve.

Key Features

• Treat/snack holder built in — food reward delivered on pick-up
• Builds positive association between retrieving and reward
• Ideal for reluctant, cautious, or beginner retrievers
• Small size — easy for young dogs and beginners to pick up and carry
• Transitions dogs from disinterested to enthusiastic retrievers
• Works alongside positive reinforcement training methods
• By Dog & Field — specialist gundog training equipment

Every reluctant retriever has a reason they don't want to pick up. This dummy gives them a reason they absolutely do. A genuinely clever solution for a genuinely common training challenge.