May Gear Guide: Retriever Training
A selection of new products for trainers and duck dogs
A selection of new products for trainers and duck dogs
This grain- and soy-free performance dog food from Purina Pro Plan contains 30 percent protein and 20 percent fat to help fuel a retrievers metabolic needs and promote lean muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Purina Pro Plan Sport Grain Free Performance 30/20 Chicken &Egg Formula contains no poultry by-product meal or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Purina Pro Plan is the official performance dog food partner of Ducks Unlimited. proplansport.com
This combination e-collar and invisible-fence system from SportDOG Brand allows you to set up a safe boundary for training your dog at home or in the field. With three modes of operation, you can use the system to either contain or train your dogor do both at the same time. The containing mode can be expanded up to 100 acres and the training mode has a 500-yard range. The collar receiver and remote transmitter are waterproof. As a DU promotional partner, SportDOG donates a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this product to support DUs conservation programs. sportdog.com
With its pop-up design, this dog blind from Mud River folds flat for easy storage and transport. The blind features a carbon-reinforced lightweight frame, multiple loops for attaching vegetation, stake-down loops, and a tough poly floor. It comes in DUs Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo. Mud River is the official retriever accessories partner of Ducks Unlimited. mudriverdogproducts.com
The new Quick-Hitch Retriever Stand offers a fast and easy way to set up a dog platform in the dark. The receiver fastens to the tree first, then the stand locks right into place. Solid steel construction, a powder-coated frame, and a PVC-coated platform make this stand both sturdy and dependable. drakewaterfowl.com
Spend less time mowing and more time training your retriever with Bush Hogs BH26 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter. The BH26 features EZ-Clean sloped 10-gauge decks, powder-coated paint, a 130-horsepower BushHog gearbox, a floating hitch, and a six-foot cutting width. bushhog.com
The harder retrievers work, the more wear and tear they put on their joints. Hunt Dog Hunt Performance Joint Formula contains 90 chewable tablets that are packed with antioxidants plus glucosamine and collagen to help keep your dogs joints healthy. zoomdogsupplements.com
Like other Dokken DeadFowl training dummies, the Mallard D-100 is built to look like a real duck. It features a soft body that can be injected with bird scent, plus a free-swinging hard head and hard legs and feet. This design encourages retrievers to properly carry the training dummy, and in turn wild birds. deadfowltrainer.com
Constructed of a heavy-duty polyester shell and closed-cell foam padding, this crate pad offers the comforts needed after a long training session for your pup. Available in Mossy Oak Bottomland and DU Shadow Grass Blades. Mud River is the official retriever accessories partner of Ducks Unlimited. Sizes: M/L (30" x 18" x 1"), XL/Jumbo (32" x 22" x 1") mudriverdogproducts.com