{"product_id":"650-g-wooden-dog-training-dumbbell-with-removable-weight-plates-black","title":"650 g Wooden Dog Training Dumbbell with Removable Weight Plates - Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003e650 g Wooden Dog Training Dumbbell with Removable Weight Plates - Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA competition-grade retrieve dumbbell built for one job: teaching a clean, calm, confident hold. A \u003cstrong\u003edried hardwood dowel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the dog a natural, comfortable bite, while \u003cstrong\u003eblack removable weight plates\u003c\/strong\u003e let you start light and build up to the full 650 g as your dog's hold matures - all with a single dumbbell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrain progressively - with one dumbbell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost retrieve problems start with a dumbbell that's too heavy, too early. Here the plates come off, so you can begin with just the dowel and add weight only when the dog is ready. Progress from a light training object to full IGP \/ Schutzhund weight without changing equipment, and without changing what the dog has learned to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy handlers choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried hardwood dowel\u003c\/strong\u003e - natural, non-toxic and gentle on the teeth; won't splinter like soft wood or feel slick like plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable weight plates\u003c\/strong\u003e - take them off for foundation work, put them back on for trial weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull 650 g trial weight\u003c\/strong\u003e - the standard weight for flat-retrieve dumbbell work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide plate spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e - room for the muzzle, so the dog grips the center firmly without pinching the lips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised dowel\u003c\/strong\u003e - the 12 cm plates lift the bar off the ground, so the dog can pick it up cleanly without hitting its nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear sightline\u003c\/strong\u003e - the open design keeps the plates out of the dog's field of vision while carrying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIGP \/ Schutzhund flat retrieve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObedience and formal retrieve training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a calm, steady hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive training from puppy to trial dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 g (1.4 lb) with plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm (8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm (5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDowel:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates:\u003c\/strong\u003e removable, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dumbbell should suit the size of the dog. Check three things: the height of the plates, the thickness of the dowel, and the space between the plates. The dog should hold the center comfortably, with the plates clear of its lips. If you're unsure, ask your trainer before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy removable plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey let you teach the hold with a lighter object first, then add weight gradually - the way most professional trainers build a reliable retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it trial weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - with both plates on, it weighs 650 g, the standard for flat-retrieve dumbbell work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the wood safe for my dog?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The dowel is dried, non-toxic hardwood that's safe for the dog's teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat other colors are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dumbbell is also available with white or blue plates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"k9-industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50550370631936,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0425\/1392\/files\/IGP-Competition-Dumbbells-650g-Black.png?v=1791380956","url":"https:\/\/k9-industries.com\/products\/650-g-wooden-dog-training-dumbbell-with-removable-weight-plates-black","provider":"K9-Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}