Pheasant Pelt Dummy | Cock OR Hen | Genuine Cured Pelt — Sporting Saint

The transition from canvas dummy to real game is where many dogs struggle. The pheasant pelt dummy closes that gap.

The genuine cured pelt carries the natural scent profile of a pheasant — not an approximation, not a spray, but the real thing. Dogs that have trained with a pelt dummy handle live game with significantly more confidence and composure than those making the jump from canvas directly to the field.

The choice of dummy weight matters too. Start with Pelt Only for scent introduction and placed retrieves. Progress to ½lb for short marked retrieves, 1lb for standard work, and 2lb for distance and strength development. The pelt accepts additional training scent if you want to layer difficulty further.

Choose Cock for the larger, more distinctive pelt — ideal for advanced dogs and field trial preparation. Choose Hen for a slightly smaller, subtler pelt — excellent for introduction work and younger dogs.

• Genuine cured pheasant pelt — authentic scent and texture, not synthetic
• Available in Cock or Hen — choose the bird type that suits your training stage
• Four weight options — Pelt Only, ½lb, 1lb, 2lb — for progressive training
• Bridges the gap between canvas dummy work and real game handling
• Builds confidence, scent discrimination, and correct game carry
• Pelt accepts additional training scent for layered difficulty
• Two elastic bands included for secure fitting
• Ideal for placed retrieves — position in cover before sending your dog
• ⚠️ Not designed for prolonged water use — allow to dry fully after use

• Game introduction — first exposure to pheasant scent and texture
• Intermediate to advanced gundog training
• Field trial preparation — realistic game handling under pressure
• Placed retrieve work in cover and open ground
• Dogs progressing beyond standard canvas dummy training
• Handlers preparing dogs for the shooting season

Natural pheasant pelt will wear over time with regular use — this is normal. Allow to dry fully after every session. Not designed for prolonged or repeated water use. Store in a cool, dry place. Best suited to structured training sessions rather than general play or unsupervised use.

Use the pheasant pelt dummy as a placed retrieve rather than a thrown dummy — position it in light cover and send your dog on a hunt. This builds scent discrimination and hunting pattern alongside game familiarity. Once your dog is confident on placed retrieves, introduce it as a thrown dummy. The pelt accepts Training Scent Liquid for additional realism — a few drops before the session significantly increases engagement.