{"product_id":"avery-hexabumper-retriever-training-dummy-white-3-inch-floating-design-with-throw-rope","title":"Avery HexaBumper Retriever Training Dummy, White 3-Inch Floating Design with Throw Rope","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvery’s white HexaBumper is a 3 in (7.62 cm) diameter retriever training dummy made for upland and water retrieval practice, with a six-sided shape and floating throw rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-sided design — encourages natural mouth placement when your dog picks up the bumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured V-Grip panels — provide a defined surface for a controlled hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValveless, leak-proof construction — helps the dummy float without taking on water during wet or muddy training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 in (25.4 cm) floating throw rope — gives you a handle for launching the bumper in retrieval drills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 in diameter — designed to mimic the weight and shape of a duck for field preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite color — makes this training dummy easy to distinguish by its listed color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetrievers need practice picking up and carrying a training object across different settings. The Avery HexaBumper is designed for gun dog training in both upland and water environments, helping you work on retrieval skills with a dummy shaped for a natural hold and throws that can recreate hunting scenarios. Its floating construction makes it suitable for pond work as well as field drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the HexaBumper support a natural retrieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe six flat sides are designed to promote better mouth placement, while the V-Grip texture gives your dog a clear surface to hold. The shape and grip work together during pickup and carry practice, helping reduce chewing and encouraging soft-mouth behavior. That controlled hold is relevant to training for real hunting situations where game needs to be preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix flat panels give the bumper its hexagonal profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-Grip texture covers each of the six panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe design is intended to help your dog hold the dummy comfortably and with control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this dummy for water and field training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Avery’s HexaBumper is made for both water and upland retrieval drills, and its valveless, leak-proof construction is designed to keep water out so the bumper floats reliably. That makes it suitable for practice in ponds and wet or muddy conditions, as well as land-based field sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe valveless design avoids a valve opening where water could enter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bumper is designed to float without becoming waterlogged or sinking during training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts intended training settings include both water and upland environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bumper thrown, and what does its size represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe attached 10-inch floating rope gives you a grip for throwing the dummy toward a retrieval target. Avery describes the bumper as optimally weighted for launching, and its 3-inch diameter is intended to mimic a duck’s weight and shape, helping prepare a retriever for field performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throw rope is 10 inches long and floats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3-inch diameter is the stated size for duck-like training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrows can be used to recreate hunting scenarios during retrieval practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Avery HexaBumper suits handlers training a retriever for both water work and upland retrieval, especially when practicing pickup, carrying, and targeted throws. Its six-sided textured profile, floating construction, rope, and duck-mimicking diameter combine the key features of this purpose-built gun dog training dummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is the Avery HexaBumper suitable for water training?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The Avery HexaBumper has valveless, leak-proof construction designed to keep water out and help it float during water retrieval practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What size is the Avery HexaBumper Retriever Training Dummy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Avery HexaBumper Retriever Training Dummy has a 3-inch (7.62 cm) diameter designed to mimic the weight and shape of a duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862480486791,"sku":"B00JVTMQUI","price":34.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/avery-retriever-dummy-front-view.jpg?v=1793477439","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/avery-hexabumper-retriever-training-dummy-white-3-inch-floating-design-with-throw-rope","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}