by Brian McMillan » Wed 28 Jan 2004 7:07 am
Hi all!
I'm a first time trainer and I train by myself most of the time and I can trace the the advancement to my dog's performance to two devices, the e-collar and my bumper boy. I bought a four shooter 18 months ago and have only had one minor problem with it, and I was able to fix that myself with out any down time.
The Bumper Boy uses a 22 blank shot, similar to what you might use in a starter's pistol. I live in a subdision where the lots are 2 1/2 to 5 acres in size. Several of the neighboring houses have horses. I use mine in the yard all the time with no ill effect or complaints. A cheap source for the blanks that I have recently discovered is a store that carries the loads for a nail gun. they are basically the same thing and a whole lot cheaper than what I've been getting out of the catalouge.
My only reret is that I did not buy two Derby Doubles (two shooters) instead of my one four shooter. A one or two dog trainer, that trains by him/herself most of the time would have a lot more flexibilty in their training with two units instead of one. A Four shooter will shoot a double, but they originate for the same spot. With two Derny Doubles, one can set one up in one part of the field and the other in a different location. two 'doubles' would have only cost a little bit more than one Four Shooter..
Julie did not mention the Derby Double in her price list, so maybe this option is not available to you all. Believe me, the four shooter is still worth it, even if other is not available.
Just my two cents worth;
Brian