Soft yet durable: The realistic Mallard Retriever dummy has a soft yet durable body, designed to withstand rigorous training sessions. Its high-quality construction ensures long-lasting performance, making it an ideal choice for training waterfowl hunting dogs. The beautiful paintwork and feathery texture enhance its realism. Realistic size and easy to catch: Nearly the size of a real duck, this training dummy is perfect for training young dogs. The body's ribs make it easier for them to grasp and hold the dummy during retrieves, promoting proper gripping technique and strengthening their retrieving skills. Long-Distance Throws: The dog training tool is designed with a button at the end of the rope, allowing for easy and effective long-distance throws. This feature enables effective training exercises, simulating real-life hunting scenarios and improving your dog's retrieving abilities. Imitates a Dead Bird: The dummy's dangling head imitates a shot dead duck. of the air, offering a realistic training experience for your gundog. This helps them become familiar with the sensation of holding game in their mouth, preparing them for real hunting situations. Injectable and versatile scent: You can inject the scent of duck, waterfowl, or even pheasant into the dummy's body or rub it onto the neck cord. This feature attracts your puppy and makes training more engaging and effective. It is ideal for training your pointer before duck hunting season or for familiarizing your Labrador with waterfowl games. Note: This dummy is not intended to be a toy a chew toy or a play toy. It should not be left unattended with your puppy. Make sure your Labrador is ready for the dummies and can hold them properly. It is also not recommended for use on cold winter days when the dummy may become inflexible.