{"product_id":"iq-apportierholz","title":"IQ Training Dumbbell | for IGP, Protection Work \u0026 Retrieve Training","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDUMBBELL FOR IGP RETRIEVE — STABLE, THROWABLE, EASY TO GRIP.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional dumbbell for IGP retrieves, protection work training, and retrieve foundation work. Designed to combine the stability needed for jumps and climbing wall retrieves with a softer, more rewarding grip experience for the dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ \"Great dumbbell. My Airedale loves it because of the cords for tugging. The huge plus is the stability — I can throw it and use it at the jump and the climbing wall.\" — \u003cem\u003eThorsten, verified customer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded center bar — softer and more comfortable in the dog's mouth than a classic wooden dumbbell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCords \/ straps for interactive retrieve and tug-play training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable enough for throwing, jump retrieves, and climbing wall retrieves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for IGP retrieve work, protection training, and retrieve foundation work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ \"A great alternative to a standard dumbbell. Tug play is much more fun for my dog thanks to the padding and the cords. Very stable!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ \"The soft center bar made the retrieve much easier for my dog.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY WE DEVELOPED IT.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a calm, firm hold on a traditional wooden IGP dumbbell is difficult for many dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IQ Training Dumbbell was developed specifically as a training tool for teaching calm and firm dumbbell holding. The padded center bar with a cushion effect resembles the feel of biting into a bite tug — and many dogs naturally bite firmly into a bite tug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, calm and firm holding behavior often develops much more naturally than with a classic trial dumbbell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical training, we use the IQ Training Dumbbell for most holding exercises and only switch back to the traditional trial dumbbell occasionally for transfer work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea also aligns perfectly with the well-known \u003cstrong\u003eTwo Toys Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e used in modern retrieve training: building speed, intensity, and enthusiasm first — while developing calm, firm holding behavior through rewarding equipment and positive engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side cords additionally allow interactive grip work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt sturdy enough to handle throwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSE CASES.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIGP retrieve work (flat, jump, climbing wall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection work training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrieve foundation work for puppies and young dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip-building and calm hold exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive tug-play retrieve training via the side cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IQ Dogsport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53151478612232,"sku":"IQD-EGE-APH","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/2806\/1688\/files\/IQ-Apportierholz-Cafka_e08f0147-0cdf-4eb3-8708-8f685d84aa0c.jpg?v=1768653353","url":"https:\/\/iq-dogsport.de\/en\/products\/igp-training-dumbbell-foundation-retrieve","provider":"IQ Dogsport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}