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DT Systems Soft Mouth Training Dummy Small
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SKU: WX2*0729953
Overview
This training dummy is built for developing a gentler retrieve, helping dogs learn to hold with a softer mouth during bird work. Its pliable construction is intended to mimic the feel of a real bird’s body, making it useful for realistic training sessions in both field and water settings. The adjustable inflation lets you tailor the feel of the dummy to match different stages of training, while the throwing rope adds convenience when working repeated retrieves. It is a practical choice for handlers focused on steady, controlled retrieving habits rather than hard gripping.
Why Hunters Choose the Dt Systems
Patent-pending S-grip
Technology encourages a gentler retrieve
Soft, Pliable
Plastic is designed to feel
Inflatable Deflatable
Design lets you customize training
Suitable Both
Water training and field use
Includes Throwing
Rope for easier training throws
Key Features
- Patent-pending S-Grip technology encourages a gentler retrieve and easier holding.
- Soft, pliable plastic is designed to feel like a real bird's body.
- Inflatable or deflatable design lets you customize training sessions.
- Suitable for both water training and field use.
- Includes a throwing rope for training and retrieval drills.
Best Used For
- Hunters training young dogs to develop a gentler, softer retrieve hold
- Handlers wanting a realistic dummy that simulates a bird’s body during drills
- Waterfowl trainers needing a floating dummy for water sessions and field work
- Owners who want adjustable inflation for varied retrieve-training setups
- Field trainers using a throwing rope for repeated retrieve practice
Specifications
| Deflatable | Yes |
|---|---|
| Floating | Yes |
| Inflatable | Yes |
| Material | Soft, pliable plastic |
| Size | Small |
| Technology | S-Grip(TM) |
| Throwing Rope | Yes |
| Training Purpose | Retrieve training / softer mouth training |
| Use | Water training and field use |
Pros
- Patent-pending S-Grip technology encourages a gentler retrieve and hold.
- Soft, pliable plastic is designed to feel like a real bird's body.
- Inflatable or deflatable design lets you customize training sessions.
- Suitable for both water training and field use.
- Includes a throwing rope for easier training throws.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The soft-mouth design is intentionally geared toward gentler holds, so it may not suit training goals that call for a firmer grip.
- Inflating or deflating the dummy changes the feel and setup, which adds a bit of adjustment time between training sessions.
- The small size can be useful for focused drills, but it may be less visible or easier to misplace during longer retrieves or in thicker cover.
Suggested Comparisons
- Dog training dummies
- Retrieving training bumpers
- Waterfowl training accessories
- Bird dog training tools
Suggested Accessories
- Dog training whistle
- Retrieving bumper
- Training lead
- Dog vest
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DT Systems Soft Mouth Training Dummy Small designed to train?
It is designed to teach a dog to retrieve with a softer, gentler mouth and to naturally hold with a gentler grip.
What does the S-Grips feature do?
The patent-pending S-Grip technology is described as helping force a gentler grip and making the dummy easier for the dog to grip and hold.
Can this dummy be used for water and field training?
Yes. The product description says floating dummies are suitable for both water training and field use.
Can the dummy be adjusted for different training sessions?
Yes. The description says you can inflate or deflate the dummy to customize training sessions.
Does the product description say what size or material details it has beyond the training surface?
It is described as having soft, pliable plastic that simulates a real bird's body, but the source data does not provide blade-style specs, dimensions, or other detailed material breakdowns.