I have two of these.
I would not use anything else.
Have tried others but they just aren't as good. I have them away to neighbour children. You might be able to train a dog to respond to any whistle on the front garden, but the cheap ones just can't be heard at any distance, and the don't get the same level of response.
We use this for recall and for hide and seek. Most dogs respond better to a whistle than verbal command . They quickly learn that sound means a reward.
We started with our pup in between two people, running back and forth to whoever blew the whistle to get a treat. Later we moved to different parts of the house and garden, and have progressed now to the level that my son can hide a few blocks away and blow the whistle and she can find him.
To.be honest, I can't hear it at that distance . This is in the city without houses and trees blocking sound, and So much background noise.
But it seems she can and she can find him.
Every time the dogs hears the whistle and finds the person the dog gets treats, a favourite toy, or both.
It may sound like a silly game, but if the worst should ever happen and dog be lost, it means the family could search blowing whistles and she would know to come to the sound of she heard them. The sound would carry much further than shouting. I have never had a dog separated from me as an adult, but it's always good to prepare for disasters.
I also hope it will help her develop scenting abilities, as the whistle is only blown once, and she has to use her nose to find the exact hiding spot.
Have also used this to call her to my side when she really wanted to chase a huge rat. I find the whistle cuts through all the excitement and dogs are much more likely to respond even when highly excited .
And of course it is just fun. Malinois need a lot of activity and enrichment. This gives her a chance to have fun and test her abilities , while.learning skills that could be useful in the future.
| Pet Type | Dogs |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 1.5 x 1 cm; 9.07 g |
| Item model number | 717668722129 |
| Colour | Orange |
| Size | 212 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 9.07 g |
