Sporting Saint Puppy Rabbit Dummy
Real-Fur Retrieve Tool for Early Scent Familiarisation
The Sporting Saint Puppy Rabbit Dummy is a lightweight, fur-covered training tool handcrafted in the UK and designed to introduce young pups to game-like feels and textures at the very start of their retrieve training. Covered with rabbit skin, this specialised dummy gives dogs early exposure to fur, helping them become comfortable picking up and carrying more realistic retrieve targets later in training.
Its small, easy-to-carry size encourages engagement without overwhelming puppies, and the lack of tabs or toggles directs focus toward correct retrieval technique rather than embellishments. This makes it a valuable bridge between basic soft dummies and more advanced real-feel training tools as confidence and instinct develop.
Why Real Fur Matters
Introducing pups to the sensation and scent of real fur at a young age helps bridge the gap between basic retrieve tools and natural game retrieval. Real-fur cover offers both tactile and olfactory cues, enhancing focus and helping dogs learn to associate the retrieve task with textures more akin to real quarry.
This early familiarisation supports future progression into structured fur and game retrieve drills with confidence and clear mechanics.
Product Specification
Weight: Lightweight puppy-sized dummy
Cover: Natural rabbit skin
Origin: Handcrafted in the UK
Use: Early scent familiarisation, puppy retrieve introduction
Key Features
- Covered with natural rabbit skin to introduce young dogs to fur feel and scent
- Small, lightweight design suitable for early puppy retrieve work
- No tabs or toggles encourages correct bite and pick-up behaviour
- Handcrafted in the UK for consistent quality and feel
- Encourages focus and engagement in early training
Perfect For
- Introducing pups to fur and real-feel retrieve work
- Encouraging confident early pick-ups
- Supporting transition from soft dummies to realistic targets
- Spaniel, retriever and flushing breed puppies
- Puppy line and marking practice
