• Wood pigeon dummy ball
1 3

Dog & Field Original Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy Ball | Realistic Gundog Training

£7.50
£7.50
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

In stock

🎁 Christmas Returns: Orders placed from 1 Nov can be returned or exchanged until 15th Jan.

The Dog & Field Original Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy Ball brings award-winning photographic realism to gundog training. The HD feather-print canvas wraps a handy ball-shaped dummy that handles like real game — giving your dog the visual cues of a wood pigeon retrieve without the need for shot birds.

Designed with both handler and dog in mind, the eye-catching realistic print improves marking visibility and creates genuine interest from the dog, making it an outstanding tool for introducing game bird retrieves at any stage of training.

  • HD photographic feather print — realistic wood pigeon canvas for genuine game bird recognition
  • Ball shape — handy size, easy to throw with the included toggle
  • Realistic weight and feel — designed to handle like real game
  • Improves marking visibility — eye-catching design helps dogs locate the dummy
  • Suitable for puppy introduction and advanced retrieve training
  • Throwing toggle included
  • Designed and manufactured by Dog & Field
View full details

The Dog & Field Original Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy Ball is a realistic gundog training dummy featuring HD photographic feather-print canvas of a real wood pigeon. Ball-shaped with a throwing toggle. Realistic weight and feel designed to simulate real game bird retrieves. Suitable for puppy introduction through to advanced gundog training. Price: £7.50. Brand: Dog & Field. Single size and colour.

Why We Recommend It

The Clone® range from Dog & Field is genuinely different from a standard canvas dummy — the photographic feather print is not decorative, it's functional. Dogs respond to visual detail, and a dummy that looks and smells like canvas is a different stimulus from one that looks like a wood pigeon. Introducing your dog to game bird patterns on a dummy before they ever see shot game makes the transition to real retrieves significantly smoother. The ball shape is also a practical choice for early training — easier for puppies to pick up cleanly and simple to throw accurately with the toggle. At £7.50 it's an easy addition to any training kit.

Key Benefits

  • HD photographic feather print — realistic wood pigeon pattern for genuine game bird recognition
  • Ball shape — easy for puppies to pick up, easy for handlers to throw accurately
  • Realistic weight and feel — simulates real game bird retrieves
  • Improves marking — eye-catching design helps dogs locate the dummy at distance
  • Bridges the gap — prepares dogs for real game retrieves before they encounter shot birds
  • Throwing toggle included — for easy, accurate throws
  • Award-winning Original Clone® design — developed specifically for gundog training

Bailey Says 🐾

Now this is what I call a proper dummy. When Craig first threw this one I did a double-take — it looks like an actual wood pigeon. I'm not saying I was fooled exactly, but I was definitely more interested than I am in a plain canvas ball. And that's the point, my friends. The more realistic the dummy, the more seriously I take the retrieve. Craig has been using these to get me ready for the real thing and I have to say, I appreciate the effort. Also the toggle makes it fly very satisfyingly through the air, which I consider important. 🐾

Perfect For

  • Introducing dogs to game bird retrieves before encountering shot game
  • Puppy foundation retrieve training — ball shape is easy to pick up and carry
  • Advanced marking and blind retrieve work with realistic visual stimulus
  • Working test and field trial preparation — builds confidence with game bird shapes
  • Handlers who shoot over wood pigeon and want breed-specific preparation
  • All gundog breeds — retrievers, spaniels and HPR dogs

Specifications

  • Brand: Dog & Field
  • Design: Original Clone® — HD photographic feather print canvas
  • Shape: Ball
  • Game bird: Wood Pigeon
  • Weight: 570g
  • Throwing toggle: Included
  • Barcode: 5060735381121
  • Price: £7.50

How To Use

Introduce the Wood Pigeon Dummy Ball early in your training programme — the sooner your dog becomes familiar with the visual pattern and feel of a game bird shape, the smoother the transition to real retrieves will be. Use the throwing toggle for accurate, distance throws. For puppy work, start with short retrieves in a familiar environment and build distance gradually. For more advanced dogs, incorporate the dummy into blind retrieve and multiple mark exercises to add realism and difficulty. Always reward clean pick-ups and deliveries to reinforce careful game handling.

Care Guide

  • Brush off mud and debris after use
  • Wipe clean with a damp cloth — do not machine wash
  • Allow to dry naturally before storing
  • Check the throwing toggle periodically for wear
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the canvas print

Professional Insight

The Clone® concept addresses a well-documented limitation in traditional dummy training: the gap between canvas retrieve work and real game handling. Dogs trained exclusively on plain canvas dummies are essentially learning to retrieve an object that looks and feels nothing like the game they will encounter in the field. The HD photographic print on the Clone® range introduces species-specific visual information — feather pattern, colour and shape — that begins the process of game bird recognition before the dog ever encounters a shot bird. This matters most at the point of transition from dummy training to real work, where dogs that have only seen plain canvas can show hesitation or incorrect game handling with their first real retrieves. The ball shape is an additional practical consideration: for young or inexperienced dogs, a ball is easier to pick up cleanly than a cylinder, which can encourage dogs to find a balance point rather than simply picking up from the ground. Used consistently alongside canvas dummies, Clone® dummies produce dogs that are better prepared for the variety of game they will encounter in the shooting field.

Training Academy Tip 💡

Incorporate the Wood Pigeon Dummy Ball into your training programme progressively. Begin by letting your young dog investigate and carry the dummy without the pressure of a formal retrieve — familiarity with the shape and print builds confidence. As training progresses, mix Clone® dummies with plain canvas in your retrieve sequences so your dog learns to hunt and retrieve regardless of what the dummy looks like. In the final stages before the shooting season, use the Clone® dummy exclusively in your preparation sessions to sharpen game bird recognition. This progressive exposure is far more effective than introducing a realistic dummy for the first time in the field.

Complete Your Setup

Complete your game bird training kit with the full Dog & Field Original Clone® range — also available in Pheasant, Partridge, Mallard, Snipe and Teal. Add a canvas dummy for foundation retrieve work, a dummy launcher for distance marks, and a game bag for field use. Browse the full training dummy range on The Gundog Catalogue.

FAQs

What makes the Clone® dummy different from a standard canvas dummy?

The Clone® range uses HD photographic feather printing to replicate the visual appearance of real game birds. This gives dogs a more realistic visual stimulus during training, helping to bridge the gap between dummy work and real game retrieves.

Is this suitable for puppies?

Yes — the ball shape is ideal for puppies as it is easy to pick up and carry. It's a great tool for introducing young dogs to game bird shapes and patterns from an early age.

Does it float?

The Wood Pigeon Dummy Ball is primarily designed for land retrieve training. For water work, the Easy Grip Rubber Water Dummy or a canvas dummy is more suitable.

Is the print durable?

Yes — the HD canvas print is designed to withstand regular training use. With reasonable care (cleaning after muddy sessions and storing away from direct sunlight), the print will remain clear and effective over many training sessions.

Which other Clone® dummies are available?

Dog & Field produce the Original Clone® range in multiple game bird species. Browse the full range on The Gundog Catalogue to find the species most relevant to your shooting and training.

Customer Stories

Customer reviews and stories will appear here
Wood pigeon dummy ball