Bird Dog Starter Kit

Bird Dog Starter Kit – Essential Training Gear for Retriever Puppies

Bringing home a new retriever puppy is exciting. Training that puppy correctly from day one is the part most people underestimate. The Bird Dog Starter Kit is designed for first-time trainers and experienced handlers alike who want the right tools to build solid obedience, confidence, and field skills from the start.

This kit bundles the core training essentials needed to take a young retriever from basic yard work through early field training. Instead of guessing what you need or buying items one by one, this starter kit puts proven tools in your hands, backed by instruction from a respected professional trainer.

What’s Included

• LeatherFeel 1" D-Ring Collar (15", Orange)
  Durable, flexible, and easy to clean. Comfortable for puppies while holding up to daily training.

• Canvas Training Bumper
  Ideal for introducing retrieves and building proper mouth habits.

• Gonia Special Whistle with Nylon Lanyard
  A favorite among professional trainers for consistent, clear commands.

• 20' Tangle-Proof Check Cord (Orange)
  Essential for teaching recall, steadiness, and control during early training.

• “Great Beginnings: Training the Upland Retriever” DVD by George Hickox
  Covers the first year of yard and field training, including obedience, e-collar basics, and introducing birds, retrieving, and quartering.

Built for New Trainers

If you’re training your first bird dog, this kit removes the guesswork. The included DVD provides step-by-step guidance so you understand not just what to do, but how to think about training as your puppy progresses.

Extra Value

Buying these items separately would cost about $80, but the Bird Dog Starter Kit bundles everything together for $69, saving you money while ensuring you start with the right gear.

Ideal For

• Retriever puppies

• First-time bird dog trainers

• Owners preparing pups for upland or field work

• Anyone who wants proven tools without overbuying

The Bird Dog Starter Kit gives you a smart, affordable foundation to start your retriever on the right path from day one.

LCS Leather Feel 1" D-Ring Collar (15" Orange)		LCS Canvas Bumper (White)
The LCS LeatherFeel 1-inch D-ring collars provide the look and feel of leather with the durability of a nylon collar. These collars are extremely durable and their intense colors will not fade over time.		The LCS Canvas Bumper Intermediate 2 1/2 in. wide x 10 in. long – the next step up, perfect for working with younger dogs in the yard and field. Simulates chukar or grouse-sized body.

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Gonia Special Whistle		LCS Black Nylon Whistle Lanyard
The Original Roy Gonia Special Orange Whistle with Pea from SportDOG has been used to train more Field Champions than any other whistle on the market. The whistle is constructed from injection-molded high-impact blaze orange plastic, then the remaining parts are assembled by hand.		Black Nylon Lanyard Top quality with single swivel snap. Made with strong braided nylon, so this lanyard is a great economical option that will last forever. Available in a one or two whistle option.

LCS Tangleproof Check Cord		Great Beginnings - Training the Upland Retriever
This check card is made with a smooth finished, tightly woven, solid-core nylon rope made in 7/16'' diameter for a sure grip. There is a sturdy, solid brass bolt snap attached with a snag-resistant rope clamp (or we can tie a bowline knot if you request). This cord is incredibly strong and stiff and won’t stretch or get caught up in obstacles in the field. It also floats. The LCS Tangleproof Check cord is an invaluable training tool.		The first year is the time to develop a strong foundation for future training, and this video covers it all. It provides a sensible program of yard and fieldwork that includes obedience, e-collar conditioning, introduction to birds and guns, retrieving, quartering, and hunting within range.