Dokken Dead Fowl Trainer | Mallard | Water & Wildfowl
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The Mallard is the water dog's dummy. Tried, tested, and championed by handlers worldwide, the Dokken Mallard Dead Fowl Trainer brings the same legendary lifelike realism as the Pheasant — but with a particular focus on water training and wildfowl work. The soft, durable, scent-injectable body gives a lifelike look and feel that prepares your dog for the real thing, while the hard free-swinging head disciplines unwanted aggressive head shaking and builds the soft, controlled hold that every serious retriever needs. If your dog works water — or you want them to — this is the dummy to train with.
- Ideal for water training — the go-to mallard dummy for wildfowl and water retrieve work
- Soft, durable body — lifelike look and feel that builds the correct retrieve instinct
- Scent-injectable — add real game scent for advanced scent training
- Hard free-swinging head — disciplines head shaking and builds a soft, controlled hold
- Tried, tested, and championed worldwide — trusted by professional trainers and handlers
- The natural partner to the Dokken Pheasant — complete your training dummy collection
For dogs that work the water's edge, the marsh, and the foreshore. The Dokken Mallard — the benchmark for lifelike wildfowl training.
The Dokken Mallard Dead Fowl Trainer is a lifelike mallard training dummy ideal for water training and wildfowl retrieve work. Features a soft, durable, scent-injectable body with lifelike look and feel, and a hard free-swinging head that disciplines aggressive head shaking and builds a soft, controlled hold. Single variant. Priced at £38.95. Tried, tested, and championed by handlers worldwide. The essential dummy for dogs that work water.
Why We Recommend It
The Dokken Mallard is the natural companion to the Pheasant — same legendary construction, same corrective swinging head, but specifically designed with water training in mind. For handlers who work their dogs on wildfowl, at the water's edge, or in any situation where a mallard retrieve is likely, this dummy provides the most realistic preparation available. The scent-injectable body allows you to add real duck scent for advanced training, and the lifelike profile means your dog is learning to retrieve the right shape and weight from day one. Every serious water dog handler should own one.
Key Benefits
- Ideal for water training — the benchmark mallard dummy for wildfowl and water retrieve work
- Soft, durable body — lifelike look and feel that canvas dummies can't replicate
- Hard free-swinging head — actively disciplines head shaking and builds a soft, controlled hold
- Scent-injectable — add real duck scent for advanced scent discrimination training
- Tried, tested, and championed worldwide — trusted by professional trainers globally
- Perfect partner to the Dokken Pheasant — together they cover the full range of British game
Bailey Says 🐾
Water retrieves. This is where things get serious. The mallard is a water bird — it belongs in rivers, lakes, and marshes, and retrieving one properly requires a dog that's comfortable in the water, confident with the shape, and disciplined enough not to shake it about on the way back. The Dokken Mallard trains all of that. The swinging head keeps you honest, the lifelike body feels right, and the whole thing prepares you for the real thing better than anything else I've encountered. My friends, if your dog is going to work water, train with this. There are no shortcuts. 🐾
Perfect For
- Wildfowlers and duck shooters preparing dogs for mallard retrieves
- Handlers introducing water retrieve training with a lifelike bird dummy
- Dogs progressing from the Dokken Puppy Mallard to the full-size version
- Any gundog handler who wants to cover both pheasant and wildfowl in their training programme
- Handlers correcting or preventing aggressive head shaking during water retrieves
- Professional trainers and serious amateurs who demand the best lifelike training tools
Specifications
- Design: Full-size lifelike mallard Dead Fowl Trainer
- Body: Soft, durable, scent-injectable
- Head: Hard, free-swinging — disciplines head shaking
- Scent: Injectable port for game scent application
- Ideal use: Water training and wildfowl retrieve work
- Brand: Dokken
- Price: £38.95
How To Use
Introduce the Dokken Mallard on land first before progressing to water retrieves — allow your dog to become comfortable with the shape, weight, and swinging head before adding the complexity of water. Once confident on land, introduce short water retrieves from the bank before building distance and difficulty. The free-swinging head will naturally encourage a softer hold as the dog learns to manage the movement in and out of the water. For scent training, inject a small amount of duck scent into the scent port and allow it to absorb before use.
Care Guide
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water after water retrieves and allow to dry naturally
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Inspect the swinging head joint regularly for signs of wear, particularly after water use
- Clean the scent injection port after use to prevent blockage
- Do not allow unsupervised chewing — this is a precision training tool, not a toy
- Replace if the body becomes significantly damaged or the head joint fails
Professional Insight
Training Academy Tip 💡
When introducing water retrieves with the Mallard, always start from the bank with the dog on a lead if necessary — never throw the dummy so far that the dog might be tempted to drop it mid-swim to rest. Short, successful retrieves build confidence and the habit of holding through the water. Gradually increase distance as the dog's swimming strength and confidence develop. A dog that learns to hold the dummy cleanly through the water will deliver to hand cleanly in the field — the two skills are inseparable.
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FAQs
Is the Dokken Mallard suitable for water retrieves?
Yes — the Dokken Mallard is specifically designed with water training in mind and is ideal for water retrieve work. Always introduce on land first before progressing to water retrieves, and rinse thoroughly after water use.
What is the difference between the Mallard and the Pheasant?
Both share the same Dokken construction — soft scent-injectable body and hard free-swinging head. The key difference is the bird species and intended use: the Mallard is specifically designed for water training and wildfowl work, while the Pheasant is the go-to for upland and driven game. Many handlers own both to cover the full range of British game.
What is the difference between this and the Dokken Puppy Mallard?
The Puppy Mallard is a scaled-down version designed for puppies and young dogs in early training — smaller, lighter, and sized for young mouths. This full-size Mallard Dead Fowl Trainer is the adult version with a larger, more realistic profile. Dogs typically progress from the Puppy Mallard to this at around 4–6 months, depending on breed and development.
Should I buy the Mallard or the Pheasant first?
It depends on your dog's primary role. If they'll be working driven pheasant shoots, start with the Pheasant. If they'll be working wildfowl or water retrieves, start with the Mallard. If they'll do both — which many gundogs do — we'd recommend owning both. Together they cover the full range of British game bird retrieves.
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