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AVERY 02746 PERFECTHOLD BUMPER FLASHER
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SKU: 02746-700905027460
Overview
Built for retriever training, this bumper gives handlers a practical way to reinforce a soft mouth and a more controlled hold. Its six flat sides create an easier grip for the dog, while the V-grips are designed to discourage premature chomping or dropping during drills. The leak-proof, valveless construction adds durability for repeated use, and the included floating throw rope supports training sessions on land or water. It is a straightforward training aid for hunters and dog handlers who want a simple, purpose-driven bumper for regular work.
Why Hunters Choose the Banded
Designed Promote
Soft mouth and easier grip
Six Flat
Sides provide a comfortable surface
V-grips Help
Reduce chomping and premature release
Leak-proof Valveless
Design supports repeated training use
Includes 10-inch
Floating throw rope for handling
Key Features
- Designed as a dog training aid for retriever work
- Six flat sides provide a comfortable grip surface
- V-grips help encourage a softer mouth
- Helps reduce chomping or premature release
- Leak-proof valveless design for training use
- Includes 10-inch floating throw rope
Best Used For
- Retriever training sessions focused on encouraging a softer mouth and steadier bumper hold.
- Handlers working with dogs that need a comfortable, easy-grip training bumper.
- Water or land retrieves where a floating throw rope supports repeated training throws.
- Owners seeking a durable training aid for regular, rigorous retriever practice.
- Dogs that tend to chomp or drop bumpers prematurely during fetch drills.
Specifications
| Construction | Leak-proof valveless design |
|---|---|
| Design | Six flat sides |
| Dimensions | 10" Length / 3" Ends / 2" Center |
| Floating Throw Rope | 10" |
| Grip Features | V-grips |
| Purpose | Promote a soft mouth and easy grip |
| Use | Dog training aid for retrievers |
Pros
- Designed to promote a soft mouth and easier grip during retriever training
- Six flat sides provide a comfortable surface for dogs to hold onto
- V-grips help reduce chomping and premature release
- Leak-proof valveless design supports repeated training use
- Includes a 10-inch floating throw rope for handling and throwing
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a training aid for retrievers, so it is not a substitute for a finished hunting bumper or live-field work.
- The six flat sides and V-grips are intended to encourage a softer mouth, which may feel different from a standard round bumper during early sessions.
- The product description emphasizes durability and a leak-proof valveless design, but it does not provide material details or long-term wear specifications.
- At 10" long with 3" ends and a 2" center, the size may be more suitable for structured training drills than for every dog or every stage of training.
Suggested Comparisons
- Retriever training bumpers
- Dog training dummies
- Floating training aids
- Waterfowl dog training accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Dog training whistle
- Training lead
- Retrieving dummy bag
- Floating throw rope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Avery 02746 PerfectHold Bumper Flasher designed to do?
It is a dog training aid designed to promote a soft mouth and an easy grip, especially for retriever training.
What features help a dog hold onto this bumper more easily?
The bumper has six flat sides for a comfortable hold, and V-grips that are intended to encourage a softer mouth.
Does this bumper have a leak-proof design?
Yes. The product description states that it has an everlasting leak-proof valveless design.
What are the listed dimensions?
The listed dimensions are 10 inches in length, 3 inches at the ends, and 2 inches at the center.
Does it include a throw rope?
Yes. The product data lists a floating throw rope measuring 10 inches.