Kugae Equal End Lightweight Gundog Training Dummy – 2oz The Kugae Equal End Lightweight Gundog Training Dummy – 2oz has been designed specifically for puppies, young dogs and dogs at the beginning of their retrieving journey. At approximately 57g (2oz), it is extremely lightweight, allowing even a small puppy to pick it up, carry it comfortably and bring it back to the handler without being overloaded. Combined with our equal-ended, toggle-free design, it encourages a centred pickup, balanced carry and clean delivery from the very beginning. Made from durable canvas and available in Plum, Blue, Green and Orange, it is a practical training dummy designed around the way we actually train our dogs here at Kugae Gundogs. Start Light and Build Confidence When introducing a dog to retrieving, our priority is to give them every opportunity to succeed. We don't want to make an early retrieve unnecessarily difficult. We want the dog to pick the dummy confidently, carry it comfortably and enjoy bringing it back to the handler. That's where the 2oz dummy comes into its own. Its extremely light weight makes it particularly suitable for puppies and smaller dogs, while still introducing them to the correct shape and feel of a proper training dummy. As the dog's confidence, ability and strength develop, you can then progress onto our 12oz Equal End Dummy for a heavier and more realistic retrieve. Designed to Encourage Better Retrieves One of the biggest differences between our Equal End Dummy and many conventional gundog dummies is the absence of a throwing toggle. Dogs can quickly learn to grab a traditional dummy by the toggle and swing it around on the return. Once established, this can become an unwanted habit that then has to be corrected. The Kugae Equal End Dummy removes that temptation. Its evenly balanced shape encourages the dog to pick the dummy up centrally in the mouth, helping develop a comfortable, balanced hold and a cleaner return to the handler. Establishing that habit early gives you a good foundation before progressing onto other types of dummies and more advanced retrieves. Why Carl and the Kugae Team Use Equal End Dummies Over the years, Carl has trained thousands of dogs and one thing has become very clear – every dog is different. Some dogs naturally retrieve and deliver straight to hand. Others like to swing the dummy around on the throwing cord, play with it on the return, or struggle with the way a traditional dummy sits in their mouth. Rather than forcing every dog into the same system, Carl likes to keep an open mind and find practical solutions that help the dog understand what is being asked. The Equal End Dummy has proven to be a valuable training aid for many dogs because of its balanced design. By distributing the weight evenly throughout the dummy, it naturally encourages a better hold, a more comfortable carry and often a smoother delivery. The toggle-free design also removes the temptation for dogs to grab the throwing cord and use it as a toy, helping to reduce one of the common bad habits seen during retrieve training. While no dummy replaces good training, using the right equipment can make the learning process easier for both dog and handler. Ideal for Hold & Carry Training The 2oz dummy isn't just for throwing. Because it is so lightweight, we also use it for teaching dogs to become comfortable holding and carrying a dummy for longer periods. A young dog can carry it during appropriate training exercises without the unnecessary weight of a heavier dummy, helping the dog become accustomed to having something correctly positioned in its mouth. It's another useful step towards building a confident and natural retrieve. Four Colours for Different Training Conditions Available in: Plum Blue Green Orange Having four colours gives you greater flexibility when training in different light conditions, backgrounds and environments. Visibility can change considerably depending on the time of day, the ground you're working over and the surrounding cover. Being able to choose different colours allows you to adjust the difficulty of a retrieve to suit the dog in front of you. For a puppy or inexperienced dog, we may initially choose a colour and position that gives them the best opportunity to find the dummy successfully. As their experience develops, you can begin making retrieves progressively more challenging. It's all about putting as much percentage on your side as possible and building success and confidence before increasing the difficulty. Lightweight Enough to Carry Several Another advantage of the 2oz dummy is how little weight it adds to your training bag. You can carry multiple dummies when walking or training without unnecessarily loading yourself down, making them particularly useful for sessions involving several marked, memory or blind retrieves. As your dog progresses, you can also mix 2oz and 12oz Equal End Dummies within the same training session, teaching the dog to confidently pick up and carry different weights. Built for Real Gundog Training The Kugae Equal End Dummy is a practical training tool developed for the type of everyday training we carry out at Kugae Gundogs. It can be used for: Early puppy retrieves Basic retrieves Marked retrieves Memory retrieves Blind retrieves Delivery to hand Hold and carry exercises Building retrieve confidence Introducing different colours and visibility levels Progressing towards heavier retrieves Key Features Approximately 57g / 2oz Extremely lightweight for puppies and young dogs Equal-ended, toggle-free design Encourages a centred pickup Promotes a balanced, comfortable carry Helps discourage swinging a dummy by a throwing cord Durable canvas construction Reinforced stitching Available in Plum, Blue, Green and Orange Ideal for early retrieve and carry exercises Lightweight enough to carry multiple dummies in your training bag Suitable for marked, memory and blind retrieves Designed and used for practical gundog training Part of the Kugae Equal End Range Our Equal End Range allows you to progress your dog's retrieving gradually. Kugae Equal End Lightweight Gundog Training Dummy – 2ozIdeal for puppies, smaller dogs and those starting their retrieving journey. Kugae Pro Equal End Gundog Training Dummy – 12ozThe next progression, providing a heavier and more realistic retrieve as your dog's confidence and ability develop. Good retrieving habits are much easier to establish from the beginning than correct later. The Kugae 2oz Equal End Dummy has been designed to give young dogs the best possible start – encouraging a confident pickup, balanced carry and clean return to the handler.
