Cold Game Wrap

The wrap originated from a common challenge as a novice gundog handler, for which the cold game wrap has been a transformational solution.  As a relative newcomer to gundog training Holly-Jane was surprised by how few products there were that supported cold game training.  Holly-Jane's HPR was a confident retriever with a strong hold, but was getting confused by game, as many dogs are.  Holly-Jane reflects "You can see a lot of dogs thinking: Do I pick cold game by the head, the neck, a wing, a leg? Getting a good central hold can help a lot with a confident retrieve on game".  Some dogs may also be cautious when they are introduced to game, a canvas wrap acts as a good transitionary aid, acting as a helpful familiar texture while exposing the dog to game.  This wrap can help:

• Dogs to learn a central hold from a young age on game.
• To give dogs a hold target for their retrieve that will help them to balance the weight of the bird in their mouth.
• To build dogs' confidence on cold game.
• Dogs to transition from canvas to fur and feather in a gradual way, whilst still ensuring exposure to cold game.
• To brace the wings to build dogs confidence as they learn how to effectively hold game (the wrap can go over or under wings).
• To support dogs to be soft mouthed on game, unlike tights/stocking material that dogs can easily prick. 
• Width approx. 4", Length approx. 18" - For use on all Game Birds.  

The cold game wrap can be washed and cleaned after use, helping it to be a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution than single-use tights/stockings.  The cold game wrap can be adjusted to different sized birds and has been tested on birds ranging from woodpigeon to cock pheasants.

Copy and design right - Sporting Saint and Holly-Jane Howell