A professional 1lb real-fur training dummy with a life-sized rabbit profile, flexible body and floppy limbs.
It bridges the gap between conventional dummy work and the shape, texture and movement of a genuine rabbit retrieve, helping a dog learn a secure, balanced carry.
Why We Recommend It
We recommend this as a purposeful transition tool, not simply a novelty dummy. Its combination of real fur, realistic proportions and flexible movement gives experienced handlers a controlled way to prepare dogs for rabbit work.
At 1lb it offers meaningful realism while remaining manageable for progressive, repeatable training.
Key Benefits
Real fur introduces natural scent and texture.
Flexible construction recreates the movement of an awkward retrieve.
Life-sized shape encourages the dog to find a balanced carrying point.
1lb weight provides realism without the extreme demand of the 5lb hare model.
Supports progressive preparation before contact with freshly shot game.
Real fur and floppy legs? Now that is a serious-looking retrieve. I’ll carry it properly—provided the delivery-to-hand department remembers its side of the bargain.
— Bailey 🐾
Perfect For
Working gundogs progressing from canvas dummies to fur and realistic game shapes.
Handlers developing a calm, balanced hold and reliable delivery to hand.
Dogs preparing for rabbit retrieves in the shooting field.
Professional trainers who want a repeatable alternative to using cold game during early stages.
Specifications
Weight: approximately 1lb.
Profile: life-sized rabbit shape.
Covering: real fur; natural colour and appearance may vary.
Construction: flexible body with floppy limbs.
Purpose: supervised rabbit-retrieval preparation and advanced game training.
SKU: RFR_01.
How To Use
Begin with the dummy placed at short range, allowing the dog to investigate without becoming overexcited by the fur.
Encourage a central, balanced pick-up and reward a calm return and clean delivery to hand.
Progress to short marked retrieves before increasing distance, cover or complexity.
If the dog grips, shakes or mouths the dummy, simplify the exercise and reinforce a quiet hold rather than repeatedly sending it.
Use short, successful sessions and remove the dummy as soon as the exercise finishes.
Care Guide
Brush off loose mud and debris after each session.
If wet, allow the dummy to dry naturally in a ventilated place away from direct heat.
Do not machine wash, tumble dry or soak the real fur.
Inspect the covering, seams, body and limbs before every use.
Store completely dry, away from pests and out of the dog’s reach.
Professional Insight
A rabbit-shaped retrieve asks a different question from a straight canvas dummy. The flexible body and limbs can shift as the dog moves, so success depends on finding a balanced hold and maintaining it through the return. Introduce realism without rushing: good delivery habits established on ordinary dummies should remain the standard.
Training Academy Tip 💡
Teach the dog where to hold the dummy before asking for distance. Place it at your feet, encourage a central pick-up and take a calm delivery. Once the hold is reliable, add movement and distance one step at a time.
ProTrain Principle
Establish a calm, balanced hold before adding distance, cover or greater realism.
Complete Your Setup
Begin with a standard canvas dummy to confirm delivery and steadiness.
Use a game bag or training vest to keep the Real Feel Dummy unavailable between exercises.
Pair with a whistle and lanyard for consistent handling cues.
Add rabbit scent only where an experienced trainer has a clear reason to increase scent association.
The Dog & Field Real Feel Rabbit Dummy is a professional 1lb gundog training aid with a life-sized rabbit profile, real-fur covering, flexible body and floppy limbs. It is designed to prepare dogs for the texture, shape and shifting weight of rabbit retrieves. It suits dogs with established retrieving fundamentals and must be used under supervision. It is not a chew toy.
FAQs
Does it use real fur? Yes. Natural fur is used to provide a realistic scent and feel, so appearance can vary.
How heavy is it? Approximately 1lb.
Is it suitable for puppies? It is intended for dogs with an established retrieve rather than very young puppies.
Can it be thrown by the limbs? No. Place or throw the dummy by its main body and avoid stressing the limbs.
Is it a chew toy? No. It must be used under supervision and removed immediately after training.
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