Dokken Mallard Dead Fowl Trainer
The Dokken Mallard Dead Fowl Trainer is a professional-grade gundog training dummy designed to replicate the size, weight distribution and feel of a real mallard. Ideal for retriever training on both land and water, this realistic training aid helps develop correct pick-up, hold and delivery without the need for cold game.
Engineered specifically for working gundogs, the Dokken Mallard promotes proper mouth habits and discourages shaking, making it a valuable tool for both young dogs in early training and experienced dogs refining their retrieves ahead of the shooting season.
Sizing & Weight
- Approximate Length: 45–48cm
- Approximate Weight: 400–500g
Balanced to closely mimic the feel of a real mallard duck in the mouth, providing realistic resistance and carry position during retrieves.
Why Use a Dead Fowl Trainer
Unlike traditional canvas dummies, the Dokken Mallard Dead Fowl Trainer mimics the natural feel of feathered game. The weighted, hard head naturally guides your dog into picking and carrying correctly through the body, helping prevent poor habits before they develop.
It is particularly effective for:
- Transitioning from canvas dummies to cold game
- Refining delivery to hand
- Water retrieve training
- Blind retrieves
- Steadiness and holding drills
Key Features
- True-to-life mallard design for realistic game recognition
- Soft, durable foam body that can be scent injected for advanced training
- Hard, free-swinging head to discourage shaking
- Teaches correct body carry position
- Suitable for land and water retrieves
- Floats for water training
- Highly durable for repeated use
Perfect For
- Young gundogs progressing from standard dummies to game-like retrieves
- Experienced retrievers polishing delivery and mouth manners
- Pre-season preparation ahead of shoot days
- Duck and waterfowl training
- Field Trial and Working Test preparation
- Building confidence in realistic retrieves without using cold game
