{"product_id":"sporting-saint-half-lb-canvas-dummy-toggle","title":"SS ½lb Canvas Dummy | With Toggle | Marking, Sight \u0026 Hunting Variants","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe puppy dummy got your dog retrieving. Now what?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jump from a puppy dummy straight to a 1lb canvas is bigger than it looks. The weight is different, the size is different, and for a young dog that's just starting to get confident, that gap can knock things back. A retrieve that was looking good suddenly falls apart - the dog drops it early, struggles with the carry, or loses interest entirely. It's not the dog. The weight just got ahead of where it was in training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ½lb canvas dummy is the step in between. Heavier and larger than the puppy dummy, lighter and shorter than the 1lb. It builds the carry, the grip and the delivery habit at a weight the dog can manage properly - so when the 1lb arrives, it's not a shock. It's the next logical thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a throwing toggle for distance. Handcrafted in the UK by Sporting Saint. £8.50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is the training decision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame principle as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003edummy balls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- the colour you pick changes what you're training, not just what it looks like. Dogs don't see colour the way we do. They work in the blue-yellow spectrum, which means some colours give them a clear visual advantage and others effectively disappear against natural ground. Pick based on what you want the dog doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight - dog can see these clearly at range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for early retrieve work and any session where you want the dog tracking the dummy clearly from throw to retrieve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- clean contrast against grass and ground, good for introducing canvas retrieve work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- visible in open ground, reliable for standard retrieve sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarking - high visibility, built for marked retrieves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog can distinguish these colours well at distance. Use them when you're drilling marked retrieves - the dog needs to mark where the dummy lands, hold that mark while moving, and drive accurately to the right spot. The two-tone variants maximise contrast on the fall:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- strong single-colour visibility, solid marking work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- high contrast in most light conditions, particularly useful on darker ground or overcast days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- stands out clearly from natural backgrounds, reliable for marking drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- visible to the dog, good marking contrast against green ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- works well against pale or sandy ground, clear contrast for marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\/White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(two-tone) - maximum contrast, one of the clearest marks in varied light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink\/Baby Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(two-tone) - high-contrast two-tone for marked retrieve work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunting and nose work - colours that fade for the dog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and orange sit in a wavelength range dogs struggle to distinguish from surrounding greens and browns. At range against natural ground they disappear - the dog can't mark them reliably. That's the point. Throw one into light cover and the dog has to get its head down and hunt rather than drive straight to a visual mark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting and nose work, low visual contrast for the dog at range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting and nose work, fades into natural backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLIGHT prints - game bird colouring for hunting and transition work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FLIGHT range uses high-definition feather prints that mimic real game bird colouring. The mottled earth tones sit in cover the way a real bird would - low visual contrast for the dog, high scent reward when the nose finds it. Good for dogs being introduced to game, and for hunting pattern work where you want the dummy genuinely hidden in light cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFLIGHT Cock Pheasant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, cover search, game introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFLIGHT Hen Pheasant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, earth-tone colouring, nose work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFLIGHT Mallard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, darker colouring, cover and water work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFLIGHT Partridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, mottled pattern, ground cover work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits in the progression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDummy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst retrieves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuppy dummy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding the carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½lb canvas dummy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~225g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot ready for 1lb size?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003eIn-between dummy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1lb weight, ½lb size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull training weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003e1lb canvas dummy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~450g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003ein-between dummy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis worth knowing about - it carries the weight of a 1lb in the body of a ½lb. Useful if your dog is carrying the ½lb well but isn't physically ready for the full 1lb size yet. The weight conditioning happens before the size step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e½lb (approx. 225g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThrowing toggle fitted for distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePremium canvas outer, sealed interior - floats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSporting Saint - handcrafted in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePuppy-to-1lb transition, marking drills, sight training, hunting and nose work, cover retrieves, daily training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll breeds - ideal for young dogs moving up from first retrieve work, or any dog where the 1lb is currently too heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot a chew toy. Do not leave unattended with your dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e£8.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kirkbourne Gundog Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Baby Blue","offer_id":54860614861143,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":54860614893911,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":54860614926679,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":54860614959447,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":54860614992215,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lilac","offer_id":54860615024983,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":54860615057751,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/White","offer_id":54860615090519,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink\/Baby Blue","offer_id":54860615123287,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":54860615156055,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":54860615188823,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cock Pheasant","offer_id":54860615221591,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hen Pheasant","offer_id":54860615254359,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mallard","offer_id":54860615287127,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Partridge","offer_id":54860615319895,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/4231\/6631\/files\/porting-saint-half-lb-canvas-dummy-baby-blue-gundog-training-kirkbourne-spaniels.jpg?v=1789825399","url":"https:\/\/kirkbournegundogs.co.uk\/products\/sporting-saint-half-lb-canvas-dummy-toggle","provider":"Kirkbourne Gundog Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}