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AVERY 02006 EZ BIRD MALLARD
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SKU: 02006-700905020065
Overview
Built for retriever drills, this training bird adds a realistic mallard profile to help keep sessions varied and focused. The anatomically shaped body and lifelike paint scheme are intended to hold a dog’s attention during repeated retrieves, while the soft floating head is designed to reduce the risk of tooth damage. A puncture-proof PVC outer skin and double-knotted slip-proof rope support regular use, and the LongThrow knob helps with accurate distance throws. It’s a practical choice for handlers who want a durable, realistic training aid without unnecessary complexity.
Why Hunters Choose the Banded
Anatomically Perfect
Body and lifelike paint scheme
Soft Floating
Head helps reduce risk of
Puncture-proof Pvc
Outer skin adds durability for
Longthrow Knob
Supports accurate distance throws
Double-knotted Slip-proof
Rope provides a secure grip
Key Features
- Anatomically perfect body with a lifelike paint scheme for realistic retriever training.
- Soft floating head helps prevent broken teeth during retrieval.
- Puncture-proof PVC outer skin adds durability for repeated training use.
- LongThrow knob supports accurate distance throws.
- Double-knotted slip-proof rope provides a secure grip.
- VGrip tooth locks are designed for a superior hold.
Best Used For
- Retriever training sessions needing a realistic mallard-style dummy for variety and engagement.
- Handlers working on distance throws and controlled retrieves with a secure throwing grip.
- Dogs that need a softer training target to help reduce tooth damage during retrieves.
- Training programs seeking a durable floating dummy for repeated water or land drills.
- Owners wanting a lifelike practice tool to keep retriever work focused and consistent.
Specifications
| Additional Feature | VGrip tooth locks |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Lifelike paint scheme |
| Design | Anatomically perfect body |
| Grip | Double-knotted slip-proof rope |
| Head | Soft floating head |
| Outer Skin | Puncture-proof PVC |
| Shipping | Fast shipping |
| Throwing Feature | LongThrow knob |
| Training Use | Retriever training |
Pros
- Anatomically perfect body and lifelike paint scheme help maintain retriever interest.
- Soft floating head helps reduce risk of broken teeth during retrieval.
- Puncture-proof PVC outer skin adds durability for repeated training sessions.
- LongThrow knob supports accurate distance throws.
- Double-knotted slip-proof rope provides a secure grip.
- Designed to add variety to retriever training programs.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a training tool rather than a hunting decoy, so its value is tied to retriever work and not general waterfowl use.
- The realistic body and paint scheme help with training variety, but they also make the product more specialized than a simple bumper.
- The soft floating head is intended to reduce tooth damage during retrieves, which is useful for training but may not suit users looking for a rigid dummy.
- The rope-and-throw design supports distance throws, but it adds a training-specific setup compared with a basic hand-thrown bumper.
Suggested Comparisons
- Retriever training bumpers
- Floating training dummies
- Waterfowl training decoys
- Dog training accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Retrieving dummies
- Training bumpers
- Dog training rope
- Waterfowl training accessories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Avery 02006 EZ Bird Mallard designed for?
It is designed as a retriever training tool, with a realistic mallard look to add variety and keep dogs engaged during training sessions.
Does the EZ Bird Mallard have features to help protect a dog's teeth?
Yes. The product description says it has a soft floating head intended to help prevent broken teeth during retrieval.
What durability features are listed for this training dummy?
The listed durability features are a puncture-proof PVC outer skin and VGrip tooth locks for a superior hold.
Is it easier to throw at distance?
The description says it includes a LongThrow knob for accurate distance throws.
Does the product description specify the exact size, weight, or materials of the body and rope?
No. The provided data does not list exact size, weight, or detailed material specifications for the body or rope beyond the puncture-proof PVC outer skin and double-knotted slip-proof rope.