DF Line Target Dummy - Gundog Training Lining Dummy | 500g

Getting a dog to run a straight line sounds simple. It isn't.

Most dogs drift. They curve toward scent, angle toward where they think the dummy is, or lose confidence halfway out and stop. Teaching a clean line takes a clear target - something the dog can lock onto and drive toward without hesitation.

That's exactly what this dummy is for.

The Line Target Dummy stands upright. Flat bottom, 30cm tall, green and blue chequered so it's easy to see from a distance. The dog gets a visual marker it can fix on from the moment it leaves your side. The "Go Back" command starts to mean something because there's something obvious to go back to. Build the picture right, and the habit follows.

Set them out in a line - three works well - and you've got a ladder retrieve session ready to go. Simple in concept. Brilliant for building confidence and drive in one go.

The carry system is the other thing worth mentioning. The oversized metal ring lets you load several dummies onto your fingers at once. Walk the line, drop them as you go, turn around and you're ready. No game bag, no fumbling, no faff. It's a small detail. You'll notice it every single session.

The details:

• Height: 30cm
• Weight: 500g (1lb)
• Colour: Green and blue chequered - high visibility
• Base: Flat, designed to stand upright on most ground surfaces
• Carry ring: Oversized metal - fits multiple dummies at once
• Ideal for: Lining work, ladder retrieves, "Go Back" training, building drive and confidence in intermediate to advanced dogs

Used at Kirkbourne. This dummy earns its place in the training bag because it does one job very well. If you're working on lining and your dog keeps drifting, this is where to start.