Sporting Saint Bolting Rabbit – Rabbit Skin & Canvas Options
Dynamic Training System for Steadiness and Chase Control
The Sporting Saint Bolting Rabbit is a high-speed, realistic training system designed to replicate the sudden, erratic movement of a “bolting” rabbit. Handcrafted in the UK, this specialist kit uses a high-tension elastic rubber cord to propel a lightweight dummy across the ground at speed. It is a vital tool for trainers looking to move beyond static drills and test a dog’s discipline against the powerful instinct to chase fast-moving ground quarry.
How the Bolting Rabbit Works
By securing the corkscrew tethers into the ground, the 10m elastic cord is tensioned and held by a quick-release clip. When triggered, the rabbit-skin or canvas dummy is pulled across the dog’s line of sight at high velocity. This creates a realistic “bolt” that requires the dog to remain steady to the movement and wait for the handler’s command. The light, soft-fill dummy is specifically balanced to “skit” across the grass, mimicking the unpredictable flight of a rabbit.
Why This Training System Is Useful
This kit is the industry standard for sharpening field manners and impulse control:
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Steadiness to Flush — trains the dog to remain “sit” or “dropped” even when quarry breaks cover.
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Chase Inhibition — builds the psychological discipline to ignore fast-moving distractions until sent for the retrieve.
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Controlled Environment — allows the handler to trigger the movement at the exact moment needed to test the dog’s progress.
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Realistic Scent and Movement — the rabbit-skin option combines natural olfactory cues with high-speed kinetic action.
Product Specification
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Drive System: 10m High-tension elastic rubber cord
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Ground Anchors: 2 x Heavy-duty corkscrew tethers
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Dummy Options: Lightweight Rabbit Skin or Durable Canvas (soft-fill)
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Components: Quick-release clip, long pulling cord, and ergonomic toggle
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Origin: Designed and manufactured by Sporting Saint in the UK
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Safety: Issued with full user instructions for secure setup
Key Features
- High-velocity elastic propulsion system for realistic bolting simulation.
- 10m heavy-duty rubber cord provides consistent, high-speed travel.
- Quick-release mechanism for precision timing during steadiness drills.
- Choice of natural rabbit skin or high-visibility canvas dummy.
- Includes all necessary tethers and cords for a complete field setup.
Perfect For
- Testing and refining steadiness in young or high-drive gundogs.
- Preparing for field trials where ground game distractions are frequent.
- Correcting “chasing” faults in a safe, repeatable training environment.
- Training dogs to remain focused on the handler despite high-speed movement.
