White is a great all-around choice for working on marked retrieves or any drill, really. From piles to marks to blinds, a white bumper has its place. For building confidence on blinds, use a white bumper. Make sure your dog can see it! For marked retrieves, use a white bumper. It will help your dog be as successful as it can be.

Orange is excellent for blind retrieves. Don't be surprised if your dog runs right past an orange bumper. It's harder for your dog to see and, therefore, should be used in the proper context considering variables like wind, cover, etc. Don't be afraid to tape a duck wing or add scent to your bumper to help your dog on the blind retrieve. They have an incredible nose for a reason. 

Yellow is an excellent blend of white and orange, in our opinion. In some cases, it's easier for the dog to see than white; however, it all depends on context. The science out there shows that dogs can see yellow well, but in our experience, it all boils down to contrast of the environment. You can use yellow for both marked and blind retrieves. I use them as a good in-between bumper for yellow and orange. 

Small is the ideal size to introduce a puppy to early retrieving as well as add variety to your training bag so that your dog is comfortable with small objects. Doves and pigeons are an example of small birds that your dog may pick up in the field. This bumper will help prepare your dog for small game birds.

Slim is a great size for working with young or mature dogs. They are the ideal size to add variety to your training bag so that your dog is comfortable with skinner objects. Chukar, quail, and teal are an example of skinny birds that your dog may pick up in the field. This dummy will help prepare your dog for slender birds.

Medium size is the most popular and versatile. If you have one size to choose from, this is the one to go with! Although we recommend having a few of each size to teach your dog to retrieve various sizes. (After all, birds come in all different sizes). It can be thrown a long way and is great for small dogs and large dogs alike.

Jumbo size is perfect for Gundogs that need an introduction to retrieving larger game. They are the ideal size to add variety to your training bag so that your dog is comfortable with heavier and larger objects. Late season Mallards, Lessers, Canadas, Snow Geese & Specks are an example of larger birds that your dog may pick up in the field. This bumper will help prepare your dog for larger birds.