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97% Recommend this product (120 of 124 responses)
By Joseph
NJ
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
January 9, 2015
Works great. Both dogs love it. Also my lab was gun shy before I got the thrower, and after a week playing with her she's a totally different dog.
By Elizabeth D.
CO
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
December 29, 2014
Our dog is nuts about this product. Best gift anyone in our family received. So very fun!
By Roxanne G.
IL
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
December 27, 2014
I got this for my father in law for Christmas, and this thing is awesome! He just lit up when that thing shot for the first time! The dog loves it and it's a great way to wear him out!
By Art F.
NJ
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
December 14, 2014
A great product at a great price.
By James B.
Nm
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
November 3, 2014
Works excellent for a hunting retriever.
By Doug W.
TX
Review for Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher (only)
November 2, 2014
Have used launcher multiple times since I received it and it works very well.
By Judd M.
MN
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
October 16, 2014
For the first use, it worked quite well. Seems to be well made. Proper hand position is important. Time will tell on how much I like it after years of use.
By Ronnie F.
LA
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
October 13, 2014
Gun Dog Supplies services and delivery of items ordered was excellent. Order the retrieve-R-trainer dummy launcher set with a couple of throw dummies late one afternoon. All items were delivered as promised with 24 hrs. Great service and great products.
By Josh C.
KS
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
September 28, 2014
Simple and effective. I've noticed already that you'll really need to clean after each use. The loads have a lot of residue. However, being able to make 80-100 yard marks training solo is amazing. Thanks again!
By Jim H.
TN
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
September 11, 2014
Works great. Love the product.
By Johnny R.
TX
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
September 8, 2014
Training alone most of the time this really helps
By Yasin A.
NH
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
September 3, 2014
Very easy to use.
By LNK
Virginia
Review for Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher (only)
August 21, 2014
So glad to get this in record delivery time! Last one (same brand- over 16 yrs. old) finally wore out. Have one dog who thinks that this is the only way to play...every day! Thanks for great service and only a few days waiting for the dog. She was pretty excited when that package arrived!
By Randy N.
WI
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
August 2, 2014
My dog can't quite follow the dummy yet. This thing launches great. I was really surprised at the power it has. He is getting the hang of it. I'm very satisfied with the kit. Everything you need in a nice case. I would recommend it to anyone.
By Dusty B.
LA
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
July 27, 2014
Good quality and very useful for proper training. I strongly suggest purchasing a stock for this piece. When you begin to train at longer distance the hand shock can be brutal.
By James W.
IL
Review for Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher (only)
June 26, 2014
Only have used it five times.
By Todd T.
CA
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
June 15, 2014
It does everything I need and then some.
By Holly
MD
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
June 14, 2014
I bought this for my husband for Father's Day because I overheard him talking about wanting one. I kept my fingers crossed that this is what he was talking about. It was. He couldn't wait to try it and used almost the whole pack of "bullets" that it comes with. He and Raven, his best friend, black lab, could have stayed out there for hours. He should have worn earplugs before trying it (solely his fault), but other than that he said this was the best present ever. Now, I have to go reorder some "bullets" because if I let him on this site, we'll be broke!
By Stan J.
TN
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
May 30, 2014
Quality product that was a value at the price. Very easy to use.
By James C.
LA
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
May 23, 2014
Very pleased with the service. Order was processed and expedited very timely
By Robert W.
IA
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
May 15, 2014
Works really well. Shoots the dummy out much farther than I expected. This is a great way to introduce a gunshot to any young pup. Great service. Thank you.
By Harold M.
IL
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
May 4, 2014
I bought one of these many years ago and used it extensively until I wore it out. Just purchased a new one, and noticed its much improved design. Dogs love it.
By David H.
OH
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
April 15, 2014
This dummy launcher works as advertised and throws the dummies plenty far enough for dog training. It has significantly improved the distances I can work my dog, since it throws the dummies farther than I can. I would definitely suggest the user wear hearing protection. Even though this uses .22 blanks, it is considerably louder than the bark of a typical .22 rifle.
By David V.
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
March 12, 2014
Great product. Exactly what we expected, and a great training aid for the dogs!
By Rob W.
CO
Review for Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher (only)
February 20, 2014
Love the easy eject sheel cases.
By Zach S.
TN
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
January 13, 2014
Shoots great. It's hard to get the empty casing out after firing.
By Rick P.
AZ
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
January 5, 2014
Have used it several times now and works great. It's a great training aid.
By Glenda T.
AL
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
January 2, 2014
Very happy with this product. The service was fast.
By Dennis K.
MI
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
December 26, 2013
I purchased this training gun, because my older one that I have used for years (I purchased it in early 1975), the cartridges after shooting it were hard to extract. I used a pair of pliers to pull the cartridge after the extractor would lift it part way out. My new gun works beautifully. Love it and the new dummies with the black and white tails. My dog sperry loves them as well.
By Chris M.
OR
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
December 15, 2013
Easy to use....LOUD.... The seal freezes and doesn't work well, if below 20 degrees or so.
By Russ A.
AK
Review for Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher (only)
December 11, 2013
I bought this for a friend. I've had a Retriev-R-Trainer about 35 years, and it works great. I've also had another brand. Looks similar, but isn't very good. I did not want to see him get this one. Thanks Russ
By Ross A.
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
December 3, 2013
Works great. Dog loves it.
By Terry C.
TN
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
December 3, 2013
Surprising on how well it launches and the distance it will throw, definitely recommend.
By R H.
FL
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
October 31, 2013
Launcher works awesome. Just bringing it out gets the dog fired up. Easy to use, easy to clean. If you are in the market for a launcher, this is a good one.
By Bert B.
NC
Review for Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher (only)
October 31, 2013
Shoots very well.
By Richard M.
LA
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
October 31, 2013
Launcher works great.
By David A.
CO
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
October 27, 2013
Quality built, and does what it is advertised to do.
By Mick
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
October 25, 2013
My dogs love this thing and not having to, or being able to throw a bumper as far as this will makes it worth it. I have several acres behind my house, and if I don't use the green loads, the dummies go a bit too far, but in an open area they are all great. Until I break down and buy a remote launcher, this is the ticket.
By Dylan
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
August 22, 2013
let me tell you this thing kicks a$$ with the medium loads it came with shot probably 250ft my newest dog is 6months and although the report was louder than i thought she handled it well and her excitement about it is off the hook definitely worth the 80bucks
By Ron S.
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
May 17, 2013
This was a total piece of junk. The dummies fell apart almost immediately, and the cartridges were difficult to remove. I have since bought a different system and have had no problems. I would not reccomend this product.
By Alan P.
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
February 25, 2012
very fast service arrived right on time and it works great the medium blanks really send it.VERY pleased
By Don
Review for Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher (only)
December 1, 2011
Wow! Used for the first time today at my local state lake. Flawless functionality, truly an excellent product & training device. I don't spend the time to do many reviews, but I felt it necessary in this case. I've corrected two retrieving issues with my lab in just one session! Money well spent, I shouldn't have waited so long to make this purchase. Thanks!
By Byron D.
IL
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
September 3, 2011
LIKE: simple device, each to eject spent brass, durable design, easy to operate, nice storage case. DISLIKE: must be kept dry after water work (metal center tube of float rusts quickly), considerable variation in response of loads (at least for yellows),
By Bradley M.
CA
Review for DELUXE Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
September 2, 2011
The moderate-power cartridges that came with it are too powerful. They throw the dummy about 70-80 yards, when half that would do. The spent cartridges are a little difficult to eject. Need to flip the lever several times to get them out enough to grab and pull hard. Other than that, the unit works fine.
By Robert P.
LA
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
September 1, 2011
Like all.
By Lisa
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
August 31, 2011
Handy, light, excellent tool. However, basic launcher dummies aren't that good. Plastic plate in the bottom breaks easily in winter. Also I have had some minor difficulty with wet dummies - insetad of loud bang thre is only soft puff. Anyway, I'm very satisfied for it's performance.
By Kevin C.
IL
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
August 31, 2011
The launcher shoots the dummy a long way. The first time I used it I was amazed, not knowing what to expect. I got the combination of knowing whether my dogs were gun shy and training them to retrieve the dummy on land and water. I like it alot. I recommend it to anyone who wants to train their hunting dogs or even just for fun watching their dog retrieve in water or land.
By Richard K.
WA
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
August 31, 2011
If you have to train alone, the Retriev-R-Trainer is a valuable tool in the steadying process. Our traing group also uses them for re-enforcing steadiness by lining up our steady dogs and sending one at a time while the others stay seated (hupped) during the retrieve. This process is repeated until all dogs get atleast one retrieve.
By Scout
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
August 30, 2011
great tool for training
By Michael B.
CA
Review for BASIC Retriev-R-Trainer Dummy Launcher Kit
August 30, 2011
I really like this product to add distance and excitement to training. It is not the best for marking work as the bumper is being launched from the line and is not being thrown out in the field. But for someone that is training by them selves, as I do most of the time, it is a great item to have.

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