LG Apport - Obedience Retrieve

LG Apport - Equipment for your dog sport - Obedience dumbbell

The beautiful blue LG dumbbells are handmade by a small family business in Sweden, where they are produced from scratch. LG dumbbells are made with plywood side pieces and an oak bite bar, which makes the bite bar less inviting to chew on, unlike softer wood types.

Pay attention to the color of your dumbbells, what surface they will be on, and what your dog sees best. What distance should your dog be from the dumbbell?

If you want to be sure that your dog can see its dumbbells from a greater distance, it is important to choose a color that the dog can clearly see.

Blue dumbbells have become a preferred choice among dog owners who train obedience, as dogs see colors differently than humans. Dogs have limited color perception and primarily see shades of blue and yellow, while red and orange colors appear more subdued or grayish to them. When a dog needs to find and retrieve an object on a grass field or another background, the color can significantly affect how easily it can distinguish the dumbbell from its surroundings.

Blue dumbbells offer an advantage because they stand out clearly to the dog, making it easier for them to focus and locate the dumbbell quickly. This can improve precision and speed in exercises, which is a great advantage in both training and competitions. Additionally, the risk of confusion or uncertainty in the dog is reduced, as it can more easily see where it needs to go.

Due to this visual advantage, many dog owners and trainers now choose blue dumbbells as standard, as they contribute to more effective training and provide the dog with better conditions for success in obedience exercises.

The small dumbbells are excellent for teaching retrieving to small puppies.

Dumbbells for obedience programs are available in 3 sizes

• Small: Height 8 cm, bite bar 11.3 × 2.0 cm
• Medium: Height 10 cm, bite bar 13 × 2.5 cm
• Large: Height 12 cm, bite bar 14 × 2.5 cm