by Kerry Webster » Mon 06 Jan 2014 3:28 pm
I used a dummy launcher only once, many years ago. I did not like it one bit. It was very noisy, had kickback, and didn't achieve what I wanted for my dog, as the dummy was not out in front of my dog, but coming from where we started the retrieve. I trained alone for many years without any form of throwing machine, except those worked by hand, then I bought a 4 shooter bumper boy. What a godsend it was, and living in the country, the noise from it was not an issue that I have ever had to contend with. I have since, bought another 4 shooter and they are linked to the one transmitter. A friend has bought 4 x 2 shooters (Derby double) and between us when we go out training, we have the ability to set up triples very easily. BB's do need looking after, and careful handling. I have replaced several of the servos over the years, and can do this myself easily. The dogs love the BB and with the ability to have a duck call or "hey hey" from the speaker, makes it great for two birds and doublefall retrieves.
My goal in life is to become as wonderful as my dog thinks I am.