May Gear: Must-Have Retriever Training Gear
Essential products to improve your training sessions
Essential products to improve your training sessions
The MOmarsh Final Stand weighs 10lbs and features a mesh platform for water drainage. Independently adjustable legs extend from 18 to 34 inches. Mud feet on legs assure stability on any surface. Pro durability with a 150lb weight capacity. $159.99 - momarsh.com
Ranger Ready Permethrin Insect Repellent Spray is scent and DEET free. Repel and kill ticks and mosquitos that cause vector-borne diseases such as Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, West Nile and Zika viruses, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Malaria. Apply to clothing, kennel pads/covers. Reapply every 40 days, wash up to 5 times per application. $16 - rangerready.com
YETI Loadout Fully Loaded 5-Gallon Bucket - Ultra-durable bucket with "all the fixins" including full lid, Gear Belt and Caddy Loadout accessories. Essential gear for dog training, fishing, hauling your stuff to the beach, etc. $130 - yeti.com
Water resistant exterior shell and double-reinforced bottom features padded shoulder strap, doctor's bag main opening, multiple storage pockets including magnetic and zippered closures. Ample space for your dog training "kit" including dummies, leads, e-collars etc. Mossy Oak Habitat or Blades. $79 boytharness.com
Mud River Ducks Unlimited Insulated Kennel Cover features two-ply heavy-duty poly exterior shell, Micro-Lite3 insulation, industrial rubber non-skid bottom, dual top carry handles, multiple tie-down d-rings and accessory/storage pockets, and rubber mesh windows with removable window flaps for air-conditioning. Four sizes - Mossy Oak Bottomland or Blades. $168.00 - $199.50 boytharness.com
The heavy-duty Gunner G1 Kennel is 5-star crash rated with double-walled, rotomolded construction - offering 2X impact protection. Stainless hardware, lockable main latch, safety latch, recessed floor and drain plugs among other ideal features. Custom accessories can be bundled with kennel to save a few bucks. Multiple color options in four sizes. USA Made with Lifetime Warranty - $499 - $899 gunner.com
YETI Boomer Dog Bowl features non-insulated, heavy-duty double wall construction. Available in two sizes to fit your pooch's appetite and drinking habits. Bearfoot non-slip ring bottom, dishwasher safe and custom laser-marking available. $40 - $50 yeti.com
SportDOG Brand® WetlandHunter® 425X is the company's smallest and lightest e-collar designed for the waterfowl-hunting environment. Simple to operate, durable and waterproof during full submersion, with up to 500-yard range. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries last 50-70 hours per 2-hour charge. Control up to 3 dogs with purchase of Add-A-Dog® collars. Max-5 - $189.95 sportdog.com
The Dokken 1st Response Field Dog First Aid Kit includes a lengthy list of must have items specifically selected for common dog (and human) injuries that occur in the field. 1st Response Field Dog First Aid Book included. $64.99 - gundogsupply.com
SportDOG Brand dummies are classic retriever-training tools used for decades. Features air valve to adjust buoyancy and weight, and knobs designed to prevent hard mouth. Choose from regular (2"W X 12"L) or jumbo (3"W X 12"L). Three color options available. $6.95 - $8.95 sportdog.com
Drake Canvas Waterfowler's Pant is constructed with lightweight, 100 percent garment washed cotton canvas for comfort and durability in the field. Great under-wader pant, and still look gentrified around town after the training session or hunt ends. Three colors and many sizes available. $69.99 - drakewaterfowl.com
Tackle and Hollar DU nylon dog collar features iconic Ducks Unlimited duck head logo, sturdy plastic clip-style buckle for secure fit and metal D-ring for leash/lead. Let your favorite fetch-dog show support for wetland conservation! $18 tackleandhollarusa.com