Gear Guide: Retriever Training Edition

By Chris Jennings

SportDOG Brand Wetland Hunter 425X

The SportDOG Brand Wetland Hunter 425X is the companys lightest and most compact e-collar system made for waterfowl hunters. The user-friendly remote is designed to be operated without looking at it, allowing you to focus on your dog during training sessions. With only a slight movement of the dial and the push of a button, you can deliver a tone, vibration, or 21 levels of static stimulation. The system can be used to communicate with up to three dogs equipped with compatible collars out to 500 yards. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, a charging adapter, lanyard, and training manual are included. sportdog.com

Gunner Kennels G1 Intermediate in Mossy Oak Bottomland

This double-wall, rotomolded kennel is engineered to keep your canine companion safe and comfortable on the road. Special features include recessed flooring for improved drainage, a wide base for stability, built-in tie downs, nonslip elevated feet, and stainless-steel hardware. Decorated with Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, the kennels escape-proof, reversible door is custom welded, powder coated, and reinforced with an aluminum frame. gunnerkennels.com

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care

What if a probiotic could help your dog feel calmer? Introducing Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care with Bidobacterium longum (BL999), a probiotic strain shown to help dogs maintain calm behavior. Ask your veterinarian about this new breakthrough today. proplanveterinarydiets.com

Drake Team Dog Two-Foot Leash with Removable Handlers Leash

Handling a retriever is a snap with this two-part dog leash from Drake Waterfowl. The first section attaches to your dogs collar with a heavy-duty brass clip. A shorter detachable handlers leash connects to the longer leash with a second brass clip, which allows you to quickly release your dog for a retrieve. Made of durable nylon webbing and all-brass hardware, this product is made to last. drakewaterfowl.com

Ducks Unlimited Sunset Dogs Collage Long-Sleeve Tee

Support Ducks Unlimited and your faithful four-legged companion when you sport this long-sleeve T-shirt, featuring an impressive collage of five retrievers at sunset. This cotton jersey knit crewneck tee comes with a ribbed collar and cuffs, set-in sleeves, neck and shoulder taping, and the DU logo on the front. ducksunlimitedstore.org

Alps OutdoorZ Timber Dog Stand

Coming in June 2019, Alps OutdoorZ new dog stand will offer a durable mesh platform to help shed water, along with functional features like adjustable tube-frame, and a ratchet strap with angled teeth to help stabilize the platform when attaching to a tree. alpsoutdoorz.com