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97% Recommend this product (127 of 131 responses)
By Matt
Boulder
Better whistle
April 4, 2026
This thing works perfectly!
By Judy
WA
Loud enough
September 4, 2025
Not sure how to review this. My dog has never come when I call him. Well, eventually he does. This helps to speed up the "eventually" and the whole neighborhood knows he's out again.
By Steven C.
MN
Have Used these for 30 years!
August 28, 2025
Great everyday whistle. My go-to for most of what I need. I do also carry a thunder on my lanyard for those windy days when a little more distance might be required - but the Acme is something my dogs seem to hear and respond to, very well! Buy (6) and just put them everywhere. Keeps me out of trouble! (I care one as a part of my EDC, so often will lose one by laying it down somewhere besides my pocket. Oh....I often come across it again later and reclaim it, but better to have a spare and not need it, than not have a spare when you need one! ((It's hell to get old...!!))
Pros
  • Easy to carry and blow
  • Something about the frequency that makes it seem 'loud' for the dogs, even when it isn't!
By Carol
California
ACME
May 4, 2025
I love these whistles, loud , clear in a compact size.
By Erika
Wisconsin
I thought a whistle was a whistle.
January 11, 2025
I thought how much better can a whistle be, I was wrong. This is surely the best one!
By Don N.
Kingston Ohio
Great Whistle
September 28, 2024
Good Quality and really like the texture. I can carry it in my teeth for an extended time as well as leave it in my mouth as I gun birds.
Pros
  • Color
  • Texture
Cons
  • Could be a bit louder
By RD
WA
no complaints
August 29, 2024
this whistle works as advertised. i get the type of sound i was looking for and my puppy is properly attentive to it. everything i’ve purchased from Gun Dog has been excellent quality. i wouldn’t hesitate to buy anything from them.
Pros
  • cuts through environment and puppy is attentive to the sound
By John F.
Elkhart, IN.
Whistles
August 16, 2024
I am a professional dog trainer and need reliable fast service to meet my training needs. I have been purchasing ALL my dog training equipment from Gun Dog Supply for several years. I have used other competitors supply, however I have the best delivery time and products from Gun Dog Supply
Pros
  • Fast RELIABLE delivery and trust in the products they offer.
Cons
  • I have none.
By Dawson P.
South Carolina
WHISTLE IS AWESOME
August 15, 2024
Great product, Great materials, and Quality construction
By Ralph R.
OKlahoma City
Dog whistle
April 4, 2024
did not seem loud enough.........was able to locate another one that was louder !
By Don
California
Acme whistle
March 20, 2024
Good tone and the rubber is better than ok
Pros
  • Rubber is better than plastic
Cons
  • None
By John
Morehead KY
British whistle
March 2, 2024
My Lab pup responds better to it than a Fox 40
By Cornbread
MS
Whistle
February 9, 2024
This whistle is easy to blow, lightweight, and has a great tone. As a first time dog owner I wish I had a few more. I know the one I have will probably get lost before training is over.
By Ray B.
Georgetown, Indiana
Good training whistle
December 1, 2023
I have English setter who responds to this whistle. Whistle is made silicone looks and feels nice good loud sound.
By Wiley
GA
Perfect Pitch
October 18, 2023
My dog responds to this whistle very nicely.
By Theguad
Va usa
Genuine acme whistles
September 21, 2023
Great whistle. Very easy to use.
Pros
  • Simple to give multiple pips
  • Easy to use
By Phil
Wisconsin
New whistle
July 25, 2023
Old version is way easier to blow. I have used the older version for many seasons. Used them to train, hunt and test my dogs. Guess I will leave my old one on the lanyard.
Pros
  • Like the texture
Cons
  • Not consistent sounding
By Lisa B.
TN
Best Whistle for training
April 21, 2023
Good Whistle
By Mike
Iowa
Acme 211.5 Dog Whistle
March 7, 2023
I have been greatly enjoying training my new lab pups. I have always just used my old faithful coaching whistle but the older I get, somehow my old ears just couldn’t handle that pitch any more. While training with some friends, I noticed their whistles and how well their very well trained dogs responded to them. Upon asking about them they both said go to Gun Dog Supply and get the 211.5, dogs listen well and they are easy on your ears. So I did and they were absolutely correct. My dogs respond better than ever and no more ringing ears for me. I will order another for back up.
Pros
  • This whistle does not hurt my ears and yet my dogs respond much better than with my old whistle.
  • Inexpensive yet seems well constructed
Cons
  • None
By Pete
West Virginia
Super
January 8, 2023
Very good sound quality and easy to use whistles. Super fast shipping. Very pleased
Pros
  • Ease of use
  • Not loud
  • Good high pitch
By Zach V.
Illinois
Dog whistle
November 15, 2022
The whistle works great. It’s nice and loud for the dog. The key chain on its made of quality.
Pros
  • Solid
  • Loud
  • Keychain
Cons
  • Wish they had an option with a lanyard/ or retractable lanyard.
By L
Maine
The best dog whistle
November 1, 2022
We bought our first Acme whistle over ten years ago and it's still something we use daily. Crisp, clear sound carries so much further than your voice. We have recommended these to non-hunting dog owners who want to improve their dog's recall.
By Jay
FL
Works well
July 7, 2022
Small and works well for just the Dogs to here and know I am wanting a reaction
Pros
  • Small
Cons
  • Made of Plastic
By Ron
Central Minnesota
Works great
May 18, 2022
I was using an Acme Thunderer the same as I used w my last two retrievers (Labs). I just got to not liking that loud blast and decided to try this. Easy on my ears and the family and neighbors but my dog (Golden Retriever now) responds just as well or better to this. He adjusted to the change in tone immediately. Seems to carry well.
Pros
  • Light, small and easy to blow
Cons
  • None
By Rachel A.
Austin. TX
Acme 210.5 Dog Whistle
March 30, 2022
I have been using these whistles for over 50 years. I GIVE one to each of my clients who buy a puppy from me because by the time my puppies are 6 weeks old I have already trained them to 'come' instantly to the whistle. Check out my web site. www.allenbykennels.com for my pure working/hunting English Springer Spaniels.
By Rick
Michigan
Acme Whistle for pointer training
March 25, 2022
I have training labs my whole life and have always used the Roy Gonia Special whistles. I now have my first English Setter and wanted something a little more stealth in the upland woods. My dog responded well with just a couple training sessions. I bought 2 to ensure I always have one on my lanyard.
Pros
  • Tuned to the dogs ears, does not blast into my ears like a traditional whistle. Small and light and has a bit strip to use hands free.
Cons
  • none
By Tom M.
Evergreen Colorado
Acme 210.5
January 27, 2022
As usual, fast shipping, great service.
Pros
  • Perfect addition to my trading calls.
By Thomas W.
Texas
Whistle
January 22, 2022
Good whistle for close range work.
By Paul
NW Florida
Great training whistle.
December 30, 2021
I purchased this to train a Miniature American Shepherd, for herding and general obedience. The whistle is great. It’s not super loud, so it doesn’t blow your eardrums or aggravate everyone within a 5 mile radius. My dog responded to it very well. Tried some other whistles and they were too loud or inconvenient to carry. I carry the whistle in my pocket when I take the dog with me, which is everywhere. I use it when I need to reinforce some or get her attention outside of training scenarios. She can get focused in on things sometimes and “zones “ out. The whistle helps bring her back in focus. The slim design of the whistle makes it easy to put in your pants pocket and not have to wear it around your neck all the time. Will be ordering another, to have as a spare.
Pros
  • Not too loud, perfect pitch and volume. Slim design. No pea, to get stuck.
Cons
  • None.
By Jerry
Calhoun County, Michigan
These whistle are a must for hunters and gun dogs.
October 27, 2021
I've had the whistle for about one month now, and my beagle already knows the tone and that I.m calling him back. Really has been a voice saver too. Just put this on a wristband and the 3 inch length fits right next to the palm of my hand. No need to walk and carry it in your mouth or on a neck strap.
Pros
  • Length, Tone, Fit (in the plam of my hand).
Cons
  • So far, nothing to note.
  • Hope it last a reasonable amount of time and usage.
By Susane
Jordan, MN
Couldn't make it work
October 12, 2021
The sound from the whistle is very weak and sounds mostly like blowing air. It didn't matter what I did or how I tried to blow it, the sound was very poor. I did call and talked with someone at Gun Dog Supply and they offered to replace it with a 212 (which was the one I really wanted) but they were out of stock at the moment. Since I didn't want to wait for it to get back in stock, I ended up ordering a 212 from Amazon. The 212 works great. I would have preferred to have gotten it from Gun Dog Supply, but time was a factor.
By Tom
Traverse City, MI
Great product
October 6, 2021
This is a whistle that doesn't hurt your ears but the dog responds to immediately.
By Tim
VT
Service was quick
July 7, 2021
I got what I ordered and it was fast
Pros
  • I will use gun dog again
Cons
  • None
By Delrae B.
Naches, WA
Just what I needed
June 22, 2021
Just what I needed and as ordered. Always a great product from "Gun Dog Supply". Lonnie Blanchard, Naches, WA
By Bill S.
WI
Acme 210.5 whistle
June 11, 2021
Works great, dogs can hear it. Not as loud as a refferee whistle. It is very annoing when in the field you hear someone else blowing a refferees' whistle. I breed English Cocker Spaniels and I make sure new owners have the Acme 210.5 for their new pup.
By Sall
Longmont CO
awesome whistle
May 27, 2021
Stonnie Dennis recommended this whistle and I bought 2 one for my husband. We both like them very much.
By Stuart G.
Houston Texas
Acme sonec 3" dog whistle
April 18, 2021
It's the perfect whistle to train on the field or at home or outside in the patio, it can be low pitch when you need it to be inside home or high pitch on the field. My cocker spaniel loves it.
Pros
  • Small
  • Convenient
  • Easy to use
  • Perfect size
By Gus
MT
Best Dog training whistle
March 25, 2021
This whistle is the best !!! I love the feel and ease of using it, I really like the pitch. Ive tried 2 other brands and this one far exceeds them. After using it for a couple of months I ordered 2 more to give to friends.
Pros
  • Great pitch and easy to hold
By Margaret
Verona, WI
Dog Whistle
March 24, 2021
Definitely gets his attention, but still working on recall training from other more interesting distractions.
Pros
  • Takes up little space and is light weight. Piercing sound and yet not deafening to the user.
Cons
  • For our young pup, after the first blast and his attention, still wants to return to whatever has distracted him...so a bit too early to see how this will aid our training.
By McNally
Boston, MA
Great product! Great service!
March 18, 2021
This works great and is easy to keep attached to a leash or jacket.
By RLemi
Scituate, MA
Great Whistle
December 19, 2020
This Whistle is awesome. My nine month old English Cocker is very excited to come back to me on recall using this tool. Still working on his sit with it, I just need to spend more time working on it.
Pros
  • Easy to use.
  • Not overly loud in the house.
Cons
  • Wife hates when I use it in the house.
By Gunnar O.
VT
Whistle
December 7, 2020
Easy on your ears and excellent for training in a controlled environment
Pros
  • Not a super loud whistle so it doesn't blast your ear drums but the dog can still hear it.
Cons
  • High wind and waves on open water, a louder whistle is recomended
By Nicholas K.
Corcoran, MN
Great whistle
November 30, 2020
I've had the ACME 211.5 whistle for a little over a month. It works great for training. The little ridge helps it stay put in your mouth while giving vocal commands to the pup.
Pros
  • volume
  • plastic
  • easy to use
By Mike W.
CT
the standard
October 21, 2020
great whistle, these are the standard for handling springer spaniels.
By RD
Wyoming
Nice_
October 1, 2020
Nice whistle. Wife wanted something for the back yard (2 ac.) to call the dogs cause she cannot whistle very loud. This whistle is medium in loudness and is perfect for around the house or closer work. Doesn't ring your ears like some.
Pros
  • Nice whistle, less volume. Nice tool for closer work.
Cons
  • None
By Thompson T.
Spokane Valley Washington
Quality
September 19, 2020
Good whistle.
By Customer
London, KY
Works great
September 13, 2020
I purchased this whistle along with the smaller model. It works great, this whistle is a little louder than the smaller one. Made out of good quality hard plastic and I feel like it will last me a lifetime! I am satisfied and so is my chocolate lab Gunny! Quick shipping also!
Pros
  • Light
  • Good quality plastic
  • Reasonable price
  • Performs great
Cons
  • None so far
By Bill S.
WI
Review for Acme Sonec 3-inch Oblong Dog Whistle 210.5
October 22, 2018
I have used this whistle for over 20 years. The dogs respond well to it and it is not too loud when out hunting.
By Keith K.
Review for Acme Sonec 3-inch Oblong Dog Whistle 211.5
October 15, 2018
The standard for my training now. I use to use the pea type whistles but I like the control I have with these Acme whistles and they don't ring my ears in the blind. I use the 212 for a little more distance if needed.
By George T.
KY
Review for Acme Sonec 3-inch Oblong Dog Whistle 210.5
October 12, 2018
My dog responds to it very well.

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