





SportDOG Canvas Dummies are purpose-built for serious hunters and trainers who want to condition their dogs for real fieldwork. Designed to simulate the size, weight, and scent of actual game, these starter hunting dummies provide the control and realism needed to turn drills into field-ready results. Constructed with rugged canvas, each dummy is built to take a beating from high-drive dogs without breaking down after a few sessions. The canvas shell readily holds game scent, turning each throw into a practical scent drill for sharper, more focused retrieval. Whether you’re preparing for upland, waterfowl, or general field use, this game scent absorber ensures dogs associate the scent with successful returns. The dummies are weighted, helping you train on accuracy and distance. This long-range throw dummy design means handlers can replicate real hunting throws with consistency, helping dogs learn how to mark and retrieve on both land and water. Buoyancy allows for floating action during water retrieves. Since 2003, SportDOG has been the trusted name for hunters, trainers, and outdoor dog owners who need gear that works as hard as their dogs do. Every product is built for rugged conditions and tested by real handlers in the field—not in labs. With a no-fluff approach, expert-developed training resources, and U.S.-based customer care, SportDOG delivers the clarity, control, and durability serious users demand. Whether you’re hunting upland game or exploring off-leash, SportDOG gives you the confidence to train, contain, and communicate with your dog—no matter where the trail leads.
Product Dimensions : 10 x 3 x 3 inches; 11.68 ounces
Item model number : SAC00-11685
Date First Available : September 21, 2009
Manufacturer : Radio Systems Corporation
ASIN : B002PXCPW6
Best Sellers Rank: #3,755 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1 in Hunting Dog Equipment
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Build Strong Fetch Skills: The SportDOG Canvas Dummies are essential canvas fetch dummy tools for introducing game-retrieval with weight and scent-holding canvas fabric
Water & Land Training: This water-ready bumper floats on water and mimics game size and weight for realistic field prep across environments
Durable & Ready for Hard Use: Constructed with rugged canvas dummy material and a weighted interior, these dummies handle real-world wear during advanced and beginner training
Built for the Field: SportDOG gear was designed by professionals who demand durable, no-nonsense tools that perform in real-world conditions without fail
Trusted by Serious Trainers: Professionals rely on SportDOG for proven performance, consistent control, and expert-backed training guidance that gets results
13 reviews for SportDOG Canvas Dummies – Hunting Dog Training Tool – Game Scent Absorber – Water-Ready Bumper – Durable Field Dummy – Weighted Toy – Standard Size – 2.75″ W X 12″ L – Orange
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Julie –
Weak seams- but great customer service
UPDATE: I called the company because the dummies come with a 1-yr warranty. Their customer service was excellent. They said its unacceptable and unusual for their dummies to come apart that quickly. They sent two replacement dummies even though only 1 of the two I ordered here had ripped. In the future, I’d be more inclined to order directly from the company.Original review: The dummy arrived on Dec 29 and the seam split on Jan 7. We have a bird hunting dog, so we use the 2 dummies we purchased on a daily basis for training. We toss, he retrieves, and barring his learning curve of how to carry it properly, he never plays with it or chews on it. (He’s 3 now, so he knows how to carry it properly with the occasional playful toss in the air when his puppyness bubbles up. He’s quickly corrected and does it right.) He carries it to us, drops on command (never any tugging), and never has access to it unless he’s training. Other dummies we’ve had from this company have lasted for years with that type of use. I’ve stitched it with high quality thread, but 10 days of use as it was intended before needing a repair is not acceptable.
Johne johnson –
Get one for each dog you’re training.
Great for starting your dogs on retrieving at any age. If you have more than one dog, though, you might want to get more than one decoy or they will fight over it when they realize they can get a treat upon retrieval. Here I’m working two dogs at the same time to make sure they each realize there’s a treat at the end of bringing it back to me not just coming back to me.
SEA 3 –
Good size for puppy training
Great price point and size to introduce pup to dummy training. Has held up well to teeth and abrasion. The seam where sown together is starting to show signs of unraveling. Will probably try to put a little hot glue on it to protect. Used twice a day for about two months and still in very good shape though. Has been wet and dried many cycles and still holding well.One point, “jumbo” is not at all accurate way to describe. Its about 6 inches long and maybe 1.5 inches wide. Good for introduction to retrieving and maybe for use if you are only trying for dove, but if your working towards ducks or pheasant, you will need bigger at some point.
Amazon Customer –
perfect size for my dachshund
my dachshund loves this toy. We play fetch with her all the time. Nice durable material that is also soft
scott m jantz –
Great product
It’s lasted through many fetch sessions. Highly recommended.
Kindle Customer –
Not durable
Dog chewed off the rope instantly. The inside is a styrofoam core that was quickly shredded & eaten. Can’t be good for the dogs stomach. Bits of small Styrofoam everywhere!
matthew milbert –
Very good, just smaller
It’s great, just be prepared that it’s smaller than standard decoy throw.
David –
Not a chew toy.
Great fetching toy. Easy for dog to tear up though. Not a chew toy.
Matt –
It’s a good quality canvas bumper. But it’s not a jumbo sized bumper. Great for puppies and teaching to hold when retrieving
Kathy –
Very good small dog/puppy training retrieve article.
Gray Goose –
There are some reviews stating they were chewed apart. Bumpers are for supervised training. They are not chew toys. If used for their proper purpose they will last for decades.
Charlie Poulin –
Mon chien aime beaucoup!Lorsque le chien mord trop fort, un bruit “pop” se fait entendre donc il est facile de corriger le chien pour éviter qu’il ne mord trop fort. Prendre note qu’il est quand même lourd donc reproduit bien le poids d’un oiseau.
MATTHEW CANNON –
Lab loves it she’s onto the bogger dummies now she is a teenager