Kong Training Dummy Toy For Dogs

Highly Visible Foam Dummy That Floats for Land and Water Retrieve

Product Description

The KONG Training Dummy is a highly visible foam retrieve toy designed to teach dogs to use a soft-mouth carry during fetch. It floats for water retrieval and works equally well on land, making it a practical training tool for retriever breeds and dogs learning basic fetch skills. A cord with loop on the end allows for particularly long throws and easy tug play. Tough and sturdy for long-lasting training, the dummy is top-shelf dishwasher safe.

Features

• Highly visible foam construction
• Floats on water
• Cord with loop for throwing
• Teaches soft-mouth carry
• Tough and sturdy build
• Top-shelf dishwasher safe

Benefits

• Teaches Soft-Mouth Carry: The foam construction gives dogs a gentle resistance that trains them to carry the dummy without biting down too hard.
• Floats for Water Retrieve: The buoyant foam stays on the water's surface in pools, lakes, and rivers, keeping the dummy visible and accessible for dogs to retrieve.
• Cord and Loop for Long Throws: The attached cord with loop lets you throw the dummy further than you could by hand, which is useful for extended retrieve training and tug play.
• Works for Both Land and Water: This dummy performs the same across land and water sessions, so you don't need separate training tools for different environments.
• Tough and Long-Lasting: The sturdy foam construction holds up through repeated throwing and retrieving sessions, making it a durable training tool that outlasts lighter or thinner foam dummies.

Variants

Available in two sizes:

• Large (30-65 lbs)
• X-Large (65 lbs and up)

Specifications

Materials Used

90% EVA- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate and 10% Polyester.

How to Use

Usage Instructions    

• Use the cord for distance: Hold the loop and swing it to get more distance on your throw than you'd get with a straight hand toss.
• Train soft-mouth carry: Toss it and let your dog bring it back. The foam gives just enough resistance that dogs quickly learn not to clamp down too hard when carrying it back to you.
• Use in water: Throw it into a pool, lake, or river and it stays on the surface. Your dog doesn't need to dive for it, which keeps the retrieve clean and easy to repeat.

Additional Information

Care Instructions  

• Top-shelf dishwasher safe: Place the dummy on the top rack of the dishwasher after each session to clean off dirt, mud, and saliva.
• Rinse after water use: Rinse the dummy with clean water after pool or lake sessions to remove chlorine, algae, or lake debris from the foam surface before storing.
• Air-dry before storing: Let the dummy dry completely after washing or water use before putting it away to prevent moisture.

Safety Instructions  

• Not for unsupervised chewing: This toy is designed for fetch and retrieve training, not for unsupervised chewing; foam dummies can be chewed through quickly by dogs.
• Supervise all play: Always watch your dog during training sessions with this dummy, since the foam can be bitten through during unsupervised or aggressive chewing and ingested.
• Water supervision required: Never leave your dog unsupervised in or near water during retrieve sessions; always stay close and watch for signs of fatigue during longer water training sessions.
• Check cord integrity: Inspect the cord and loop before each session for fraying or weakening; a damaged cord can snap during a throw and become a hazard during play.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is a training dummy used for in dog training?

Ans: A training dummy is a retrieve toy used to teach dogs to carry objects back to the handler without biting down too hard. The foam construction of this dummy gives dogs a specific texture that reinforces a soft-mouth carry, which is a key skill in hunt training.

Q2: What sizes does this training dummy come in?

Ans: It comes in two sizes. The Large measures approximately 2 inches in diameter by 12 inches long without rope. The X-Large measures approximately 3.25 inches in diameter by 12.25 inches long without rope.

Q3: Does this dummy float in water?

Ans: Yes. The foam construction keeps the dummy buoyant on pools, lakes, and rivers. It stays on the surface after landing in the water, making it easy for your dog to locate and retrieve. The bright color also helps dogs spot it quickly during water training sessions.

Q4: What is the cord and loop for?

Ans: The cord with loop attached to one end of the dummy lets you swing and throw it for a much longer distance than a direct hand throw. It also doubles for light tug play after a successful retrieve. Inspect the cord before each session and replace the dummy if the cord becomes frayed.

Q5: Is this toy suitable for aggressive chewers?

Ans: No. This is a foam training tool designed for fetch, retrieve, and soft-mouth carry training. Aggressive chewers can bite through the foam quickly. This dummy works best when used under supervision for active training sessions.

Q6: Can this dummy be used for both land and water training?

Ans: Yes. It performs the same across both environments. On land it works for standard toss-and-retrieve training. In water it floats and stays visible on the surface for dogs to locate and retrieve. The same dummy handles both uses without any modification needed between sessions.

Q7: Is this toy dishwasher safe?

Ans: Yes, it is top-shelf dishwasher safe. Place it on the top rack to clean off dirt and saliva after each session. Rinse it after water use as well to remove chlorine or natural water debris. Let it air dry fully before storing it.