gila-river wrote:Great, now the cops want to install dishwashers to. Just do your job Red and stop encroaching on our rights to replace appliances. That is not the responsibility of police.:lol:
Redbeard wrote:Can't remember your dog's age?
Go to gun dog supply online. They have em all. I've always preferred the lucky dog bumpers. Depending on your dog they have 2" and I think 3" or 4" jumbo bumpers. Just made of hard plastic and they'll outlast your dog
AKPirate wrote:Jason is usually right but sometimes wrong
Southern_Pistol wrote:Redbeard wrote:Can't remember your dog's age?
Go to gun dog supply online. They have em all. I've always preferred the lucky dog bumpers. Depending on your dog they have 2" and I think 3" or 4" jumbo bumpers. Just made of hard plastic and they'll outlast your dog
He is 11 weeks old. I just got his 1st one at tsc just a canvas Remington 2x9. Just want him to get use to it and guessing I should start using the smaller one for now till he gets bigger.
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3legged_lab wrote:Southern_Pistol wrote:Redbeard wrote:Can't remember your dog's age?
Go to gun dog supply online. They have em all. I've always preferred the lucky dog bumpers. Depending on your dog they have 2" and I think 3" or 4" jumbo bumpers. Just made of hard plastic and they'll outlast your dog
He is 11 weeks old. I just got his 1st one at tsc just a canvas Remington 2x9. Just want him to get use to it and guessing I should start using the smaller one for now till he gets bigger.
I started both of my dogs with canvas as well, dont know if it actually made a difference or not but it made me feel better. I also prefer the canvas type if you are training with scent - seems to soak in a little bit.
Flightstopper wrote:Just stock up on lucky dog 2"bumpers from gun dog supply. Best Price I've seen on them with throw rope included. If you progress into double T drills then you will need 10 to 15 bumpers at that point. If course that is down the road.
Olly wrote:Lucky dog bumpers. The cheaper the better.
yup canvas is fine for playing fetch with the pup for now bit once you start training the lucky dogs won't be too heavy at allSouthern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Lucky dog bumpers. The cheaper the better.
Thanks! Seems to be the general vote so far.
gila-river wrote:Great, now the cops want to install dishwashers to. Just do your job Red and stop encroaching on our rights to replace appliances. That is not the responsibility of police.:lol:
Redbeard wrote:yup canvas is fine for playing fetch with the pup for now bit once you start training the lucky dogs won't be too heavy at allSouthern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Lucky dog bumpers. The cheaper the better.
Thanks! Seems to be the general vote so far.
Good looking pup by the way
RonE wrote:One thing I forgot to mention.....No matter what bumper you chose for the job at the time, never leave a bumper where the dog can play with it or chew it up. They are not toys for the dog, they are tools used to train the dog.
Do not throw tennis balls or sticks for puppies that are in training. Once a dog is trained to the point that you want him, he will retrieve anything that you throw. Until that time don't throw anything but bumpers.
I had to swim out and bring my dog back to shore once when we were camping in Mexico, she tried to retrieve a mooring buoy (a small fender from a boat) that was anchored to the bottom and she could only swim in circles. Usually you won't see anything that resembles a bumper in the field but sticks are common and you don't want one in lieu of a duck.
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Olly wrote:Never to soon to introduce them to Duck feathers too. Get a hold of a wing and tie it to a bumper to get him nice and birdy.
Southern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Never to soon to introduce them to Duck feathers too. Get a hold of a wing and tie it to a bumper to get him nice and birdy.
We didn't know we were getting him so soon or we would have frozen a duck for him. Do you know where I could buy a wing from? He's found feather around the yard here and there so I know he likes them. All I've seen are pheasant wings online. I'm figuring it needs to be duck because of the scent?
Olly wrote:Southern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Never to soon to introduce them to Duck feathers too. Get a hold of a wing and tie it to a bumper to get him nice and birdy.
We didn't know we were getting him so soon or we would have frozen a duck for him. Do you know where I could buy a wing from? He's found feather around the yard here and there so I know he likes them. All I've seen are pheasant wings online. I'm figuring it needs to be duck because of the scent?
Pheasant wings are fine. I've used pigeons a lot in my training but Ducks are always my first choice.
Look on craigslist sometimes you can find people selling farm Mallards.
Just don't tell them what you want to use it for haha.
Southern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Southern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Never to soon to introduce them to Duck feathers too. Get a hold of a wing and tie it to a bumper to get him nice and birdy.
We didn't know we were getting him so soon or we would have frozen a duck for him. Do you know where I could buy a wing from? He's found feather around the yard here and there so I know he likes them. All I've seen are pheasant wings online. I'm figuring it needs to be duck because of the scent?
Pheasant wings are fine. I've used pigeons a lot in my training but Ducks are always my first choice.
Look on craigslist sometimes you can find people selling farm Mallards.
Just don't tell them what you want to use it for haha.
Lol not gonna lie... I was thinking about that. Hopefully my boyfriend will get a turkey soon then.
AKPirate wrote:Jason is usually right but sometimes wrong
Flightstopper wrote:Southern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Southern_Pistol wrote:Olly wrote:Never to soon to introduce them to Duck feathers too. Get a hold of a wing and tie it to a bumper to get him nice and birdy.
We didn't know we were getting him so soon or we would have frozen a duck for him. Do you know where I could buy a wing from? He's found feather around the yard here and there so I know he likes them. All I've seen are pheasant wings online. I'm figuring it needs to be duck because of the scent?
Pheasant wings are fine. I've used pigeons a lot in my training but Ducks are always my first choice.
Look on craigslist sometimes you can find people selling farm Mallards.
Just don't tell them what you want to use it for haha.
Lol not gonna lie... I was thinking about that. Hopefully my boyfriend will get a turkey soon then.
Find a local retriever club, lots of time they will have left over birds after their hunt test. I'm sure you could talk someone into a few wings for some kind of trade. You can also volunteer to help at hunt test to not only pick up on what other trainers are doing, and what fits your plans, but you could also walk away with a freezer full of ducks. Just make sure you don't pick up any that are torn up or ones that are going down hill.
Olly wrote:Never to soon to introduce them to Duck feathers too. Get a hold of a wing and tie it to a bumper to get him nice and birdy.
ea oneal wrote:Olly wrote:Never to soon to introduce them to Duck feathers too. Get a hold of a wing and tie it to a bumper to get him nice and birdy.
yep.have a sock full of duck feathers .his only toy that don't get torn to hell
aunt betty wrote:I've used a duck wing that's zip-tied onto a puppy sized dummy on puppies and then same with a larger canvas one.
Should be said you need several types and colors.
On a really inexperienced pup use white dummies at first and then toss an orange one out every so often to get it to start using it's nose. It's also good to have a black dummy or two.
Do NOT get one of them duck toys that has a duck call inside. It's a big mistake.
Wife bought one or two and thinks its cute because she's not in the field when my dog tries to make dead ducks quack.
Southern_Pistol wrote:aunt betty wrote:I've used a duck wing that's zip-tied onto a puppy sized dummy on puppies and then same with a larger canvas one.
Should be said you need several types and colors.
On a really inexperienced pup use white dummies at first and then toss an orange one out every so often to get it to start using it's nose. It's also good to have a black dummy or two.
Do NOT get one of them duck toys that has a duck call inside. It's a big mistake.
Wife bought one or two and thinks its cute because she's not in the field when my dog tries to make dead ducks quack.
OMG that is so hilarious! I'm sure you don't enjoy it lol. Hoping to get some wings soon! Probably make retrieving more fun for him too.
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