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Avery ASD EZ Bird Trainers
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SKU: WX2*0724349
Overview
Built to add variety to retriever training, this bird-style dummy helps keep dogs engaged when repetitive retrieves start to lose their edge. Its anatomically correct body and realistic paint scheme make it a practical choice for training sessions that aim to mimic the look of game birds. The VGrip tooth locks are designed to improve grip, while the soft-floating head is intended to help reduce the chance of broken teeth. A puncture-proof PVC outer skin, LongThrow knob, and double-knotted slip-proof rope round out a trainer suited for regular use in the field or yard.
Why Hunters Choose the Avery Asd
Anatomically Correct
Body and realistic paint scheme
Vgrip Tooth
Locks help give your dog
Soft-floating Head
Is designed to help prevent
Puncture-proof Pvc
Outer skin supports lasting use
Longthrow Knob
Helps you throw farther with
Key Features
- Anatomically correct body with realistic paint scheme for training use.
- Available in Mallard, Pheasant, and Green-Winged Teal versions.
- VGrip tooth locks help give your dog a better grip.
- Soft-floating head is designed to help prevent broken teeth.
- Puncture-proof PVC outer skin supports lasting use.
- LongThrow knob helps you throw farther with more accuracy.
- Double-knotted, slip-proof rope adds secure handling.
Best Used For
- Waterfowl trainers needing realistic mallard-style retrieves for repetitive practice sessions
- Upland hunters working dogs on pheasant-shaped retrieves to vary training drills
- Handlers wanting a softer training dummy to reduce hard-mouth impact during fetch work
- Owners seeking a durable retrieve trainer for regular use with active bird dogs
Specifications
| Anatomically Correct Bodies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bird Types | Mallard, Pheasant, Green-Winged Teal |
| Double Knotted Slip Proof Rope | Yes |
| Long Throw Knob | Yes |
| Puncture Proof Pvc Outer Skin | Yes |
| Realistic Paint Schemes | Yes |
| Soft Floating Head | Yes |
| Vgrip Tooth Locks | Yes |
Pros
- Anatomically correct body and realistic paint scheme support training realism.
- VGrip tooth locks help give your dog a more secure grip.
- Soft-floating head is designed to help prevent broken teeth.
- Puncture-proof PVC outer skin supports lasting use.
- LongThrow knob helps you throw farther with more accuracy.
- Double-knotted slip-proof rope adds handling security during training.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a training aid rather than a real bird, so it’s best suited to drills and retrieves, not hunting use.
- Available in Mallard, Pheasant, and Green-Winged Teal versions, so the training setup is limited to those profiles.
- The puncture-proof PVC outer skin is intended for lasting use, but it is still a training tool and will eventually show wear with repeated sessions.
- The LongThrow knob and rope are useful for distance work, but they add a little setup complexity compared with a simple bumper.
Suggested Comparisons
- Dog retrieving trainers
- Waterfowl training dummies
- Upland bird training dummies
- Dog fetch and field training toys
Suggested Accessories
- Retrieving training dummy
- Dog training rope
- Bird dog training bumper
- Training whistle
Frequently Asked Questions
What bird styles are available for the Avery ASD EZ Bird Trainers?
The product is offered in Mallard, Pheasant, and Green-Winged Teal versions.
What makes this trainer useful for retriever work?
The EZ Bird Trainer is described as a training tool with anatomically correct bodies and realistic paint schemes, intended to add variety to repetitive retrieves.
Does the product include features to help a dog grip it?
Yes. The description says it has VGrip tooth locks to give your dog a better grip.
Is the head designed to be safe for training retrieves?
The product description says it has a soft-floating head meant to help prevent broken teeth.
What durability details are provided?
The long description says it has a puncture-proof PVC outer skin for lasting use, but no further material or construction details are provided.