Bisley 1lb Dog Dummy | Canvas Training Dummy | Floats | Green & Orange
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The Bisley 1lb Dog Dummy is the standard retrieve weight for gundog training — the step up from the 1/2lb Puppy Dummy and the weight most handlers use throughout a dog's working life. Quality canvas construction with a comfortable plastic toggle, lightweight enough to carry correctly, and buoyant enough to float for water retrieve training.
Available in Green and Orange — two colours that serve different training purposes at different stages. ★★★★★ 5.0 stars from 2 verified reviews.
This is a professional gundog training dummy. It is not suitable as a toy and should only be used under handler supervision during structured training sessions.
- 1lb weight — the standard retrieve weight for gundog training
- Quality canvas construction — durable, comfortable for your dog to carry
- Plastic toggle — comfortable and safe for your dog's mouth
- Floats in water — suitable for water retrieve training
- Available in Green and Orange — for different training environments and stages
- Professional training tool — not a toy, supervision required at all times
- By Bisley — trusted by gundog handlers and trainers across the UK
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1lb (approx. 454g) |
| Construction | Quality canvas with plastic toggle |
| Buoyancy | Floats — suitable for water retrieves |
| Colours | Green | Orange |
| Use | Professional training only — not a toy |
| Supervision | Required at all times during use |
| Brand | Bisley |
The Bisley 1lb Dog Dummy is the standard retrieve weight for gundog training. Quality canvas construction, comfortable plastic toggle, and buoyant enough to float for water retrieve work. Available in Green and Orange. Professional training tool — not a toy, handler supervision required. ★★★★★ 5.0 stars from 2 verified reviews.
Why We Recommend It
The 1lb dummy is the workhorse of gundog training — the weight most handlers use from the point a dog has outgrown the 1/2lb puppy dummy right through to the end of their working life. The canvas construction is the right material: it holds its shape, it's comfortable for a dog to carry, and it doesn't become waterlogged in the way that some synthetic materials do. The floating capability is a practical feature that matters — a dummy that sinks is a retrieve that ends the session. The plastic toggle is safe for repeated retrieves without causing mouth discomfort. At £7.99, it is outstanding value for a tool that will be used hundreds of times.
Key Benefits
- 1lb — the standard retrieve weight for gundog training from adolescence through working life
- Floats — suitable for water retrieve training without risk of loss
- Quality canvas — durable, holds shape, comfortable to carry
- Plastic toggle — safe and comfortable for your dog's mouth
- Green — blends into grass for challenging marks and blind retrieves
- Orange — high-visibility for marked retrieves and water work
- Professional training tool — not a toy, handler supervision required
Bailey Says 🐾
My friends, I graduated to the 1lb dummy and I haven't looked back. The weight is right, the canvas feels good in my mouth, and the toggle is comfortable for long retrieves. I have retrieved this dummy from fields, from long grass, and from water. It floats, which I appreciate, because there is nothing more undignified than watching a dummy sink. I am a professional. This is my tool. It is not a toy. 🐾
Perfect For
- Dogs graduating from the 1/2lb Puppy Dummy to standard retrieve weight
- All gundog breeds in regular training — the standard working dummy
- Water retrieve training — floats for safe, retrievable water work
- Marked and blind retrieve training in field and cover
- Handlers who want a durable, reliable dummy at outstanding value
Specifications
- Weight: 1lb (approx. 454g)
- Construction: Quality canvas with plastic toggle
- Buoyancy: Floats — suitable for water retrieves
- Colours: Green | Orange
- Use: Professional training tool — not a toy
- Supervision: Required at all times during use
- Brand: Bisley
How To Use
- Introduce the 1lb dummy once your dog is reliably retrieving the 1/2lb with a correct hold and clean delivery.
- Start with short, visible marked retrieves — use Orange for easy marking, Green for more challenging marks.
- Progress to blind retrieves and longer distances as confidence and reliability build.
- For water work, introduce in shallow water first — the dummy floats and is easily retrieved.
- Always supervise your dog during training — never leave the dummy unsupervised as a toy.
- Reward immediately on delivery to reinforce correct hold and return behaviour.
Care Guide
- Rinse with clean water after use, especially after water or muddy retrieves.
- Allow to dry thoroughly before storing — do not store damp as this can affect the canvas.
- Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Inspect regularly for wear — replace if the canvas or toggle shows signs of damage.
- Do not leave with unsupervised dogs — this is a training tool, not a chew toy.
Professional Insight
Training Academy Tip 💡
Buy at least two — one Orange, one Green. Use Orange for water work and early marked retrieves where you want your dog to mark and find confidently. Use Green for field training, cover work, and as your dog progresses to more challenging marks that require nose work rather than just sight. Having both colours in your bag gives you the flexibility to adjust the difficulty of any session without changing your equipment. At £7.99 each, two dummies is the best £16 you'll spend on your training kit.
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FAQs
Is this suitable as a toy for my dog?
No. This is a professional gundog training dummy and should only be used under handler supervision during structured training sessions. Allowing a dog to play with a training dummy unsupervised encourages possessiveness, poor delivery habits, and premature wear of the dummy. Keep it for training only.
Does it really float?
Yes — the Bisley 1lb Dummy is designed to float, making it suitable for water retrieve training. It will remain on the surface for your dog to retrieve without risk of sinking and loss.
Which colour should I use?
Orange is high-visibility and ideal for marked retrieves, water work, and situations where you want your dog to find the dummy easily. Green blends into grass and cover, making it better for more challenging marks and blind retrieve training. Many handlers use both — Orange for confidence and water work, Green for field and cover training.
When should I move up from the 1/2lb Puppy Dummy to this?
Progress to the 1lb when your dog is reliably retrieving the 1/2lb with a correct hold and clean delivery, and has the physical strength to handle a heavier retrieve comfortably. For most breeds this is from around 6–9 months, but always follow your trainer's guidance.
Is there a heavier dummy available for more advanced training?
For launcher training and more advanced retrieve work, see the Bisley Canvas Dummy for Dummy Launcher, which is designed for use with a dummy launcher and provides a more challenging retrieve for experienced dogs.
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