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AVERY 02010 EZ BIRD GREEN WINGED TEAL
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SKU: 02010-700905020102
Overview
Built for waterfowl training and retriever work, this training bird gives handlers a practical way to practice retrieves on land or in water. The long throw rope with a knob helps make tossing easier, while the waterproof PVC coating is made for repeated use around wet conditions. It is intended to help test a dog’s ability to pick up and hold game, and its design is described as being gentle on teeth and eye sockets. Suitable for sporting dogs of all breeds and sizes, it fits into routine field preparation without adding unnecessary complexity.
Why Hunters Choose the Banded
Waterfowl Hunting
Retriever tests
Long Throw
Knob simplifies tossing on land
Waterproof Pvc
Coating supports use around water
Intended Test
Dog's ability to pick up
Suitable All
Breeds and sizes of sporting
Key Features
- Designed for waterfowl hunting and retriever tests
- Long throw rope with knob for easy tossing on land or water
- Waterproof PVC coating for use around water
- Helps test a dog's ability to pick up and hold game
- Designed not to damage a dog's teeth or eye sockets
- Suitable for all breeds and sizes of sporting dogs
Best Used For
- Waterfowl hunters running retrieve drills on land or in water
- Handlers testing dogs for picking up and holding game
- Retriever test participants needing a simple training dummy
- Owners of sporting dogs across breeds and sizes
- Training sessions where a waterproof toss toy is useful
Specifications
| Coating | waterproof |
|---|---|
| Color | Green Winged Teal |
| Material | PVC |
| Suitable For | all breeds and sizes of sporting dogs |
Pros
- Designed for waterfowl hunting and retriever tests
- Long throw rope with knob simplifies tossing on land or water
- Waterproof PVC coating supports use around water
- Intended to test a dog's ability to pick up and hold game
- Suitable for all breeds and sizes of sporting dogs
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a training tool rather than a live-game substitute, so it’s best suited to drills and retriever work.
- Size is not specified in the provided data, which may make it harder to judge fit for your training setup before purchase.
- The product is described as suitable for all breeds and sizes of sporting dogs, but individual dogs may still respond differently to the shape and feel.
- The PVC-coated, waterproof design supports water use, but the listing does not provide details on long-term wear limits or maintenance needs.
Suggested Comparisons
- Retriever training bumpers
- Waterfowl dog training dummies
- Dog training toys for sporting dogs
- Floating training aids
Suggested Accessories
- Dog training whistle
- Retrieval dummy bag
- Training bumper
- Floating throw rope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Avery EZ Bird Green Winged Teal designed for?
It is described as a training tool for waterfowl hunting and retriever tests, with use for testing a dog’s ability to pick up and hold game.
Can this training dummy be used on land and in water?
Yes. The product description says the long throw rope with a knob makes it easy to toss on land or water.
Is the exterior waterproof?
Yes. The listed PVC coating is described as waterproof.
What dogs is it suitable for?
The product data says it is suitable for all breeds and sizes of sporting dogs.
Does the product listing provide exact size or throw-rope length?
No. The provided data lists both the throw rope length and size as unknown.