![]() ![]() It’s worth mentioning that like all silent dog whistles, the Acme 535 makes Made from rust-resistant brass with a nickel plating, you’ll have this silent whistle for years to come. Made in England and built to last, this is the only all-metal silent dog whistle on the market. It’s also loud enough that you’ll annoy your neighbors if you blow it in built-up areas.īut for overcoming loud noises and dense bushland, no other dog training whistle does it better than the Fox 40 CMG Mini. It shouldn’t surprise you that if your dog is easily startled, then this isn’t the right whistle for you. And if you live in a rainy state, you’ll be pleased to know that the Fox 40 CMG Mini can be blown even when wet – although the distance our dogs could hear the whistle from was greatly reduced in the rain.Ĭloser to home, the Fox 40 CMG Mini whistle could be easily heard at the local park situated near a busy highway. The Fox 40 CMG Mini was one of the few whistles our Labrador Retriever testers could hear when running in the water on a windy day – it would be great for duck dogs.īecause it’s pealess, the tone produced is constant, and there are no moving parts to jam, even in freezing weather. I put the whistle to the test in the woods of Upstate New York. If you struggle to be heard over the elements, then this is the whistle for you. We spoke to many owners who praised this whistle for its ability to be heard over howling winds and crashing waves. When blown, the shrill of the whistle penetrates deep into the woods and can be heard from over blinds – when you have no line of sight to your dog. The Fox 40 CMG Mini produces an intense, high-pitch whistle. ![]() The reason we recommend the Mini is that 9 out of our 10 testers found the slightly smaller mouthpiece easier to hold and blow.ĭon’t be fooled by the small size because this whistle is loud. Mini has a smaller mouthpiece than the Fox 40 CMG. It’s worth mentioning that the Fox 40 CMG The mouth grip makes the whistle more comfortable to hold in your mouth for long periods of time – it also protects the plastic whistle from bite marks! The Fox 40 CMG Mini is an improved version of the Fox 40 whistle you see referees use in the NBA and NFL. You are competing with dense trees as well as the sound of blowing wind, rain and running streams.įortunately, one pealess training whistle excelled at producing the loudest noise in nature… Planning on training your Retriever in the woods? It might surprise you to learn that you will need a louder whistle.Įven though the woods are quieter than the open field at your local dog park, sound just doesn’t travel as well. If you want to whistle-train your dog, then it doesn’t get any better than the Acme 212 Pro Trailer. But don’t put it off, hanging the whistle from a lanyard keeps it within easy reach during training. You will have to purchase a lanyard separately. Located at the base of the whistle is a ring that allows you to attach the Acme 212 to a lanyard. ![]() There was no losing the orange 212 we tested – the vibrant orange color was clearly visible in the grass. Acme makes quality products, and like all their whistles, this one is made in the UK.Īvailable in a range of colors, I highly recommend choosing a brightly colored whistle. During testing, I accidentally dropped and stepped on it – it didn’t break. Unsurprisingly, all our dogs could hear it and responded when we blew this whistle, even our hard-of-hearing Beagle tester.Įven though the Acme 212 is made entirely from plastic, it’s very durable. It’s easier on the ears than the extreme volume of louder dog whistles.Įven so, the tone was easily heard over the wind when we were testing in an open field. And, that’s exactly what makes this the perfect whistle for close-quarter training. The whistle is loud, but not obnoxiously so. Of course if you blow louder, it can be heard from a greater distance, but the tone held even over the distance. The pealess design of the Acme 212 whistle means that it will produce the exact same sound and medium pitch, no matter how hard or soft you blow. You want your dog to associate the sound of the whistle with the action you are training your dog to perform – and hearing the same sound makes this easier. When using a whistle as a training marker, instead of a clicker, it’s important that the sound remains constant. It’s the perfect whistle for dog training. It’s easy to see why the Acme 212 Pro Trailer whistle is a favorite among many expert dog trainers, including Martin Deeley who runs the Florida Dog Training School.
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