What the Pro's Say

If you want to tune up your hunting companion or compete in advanced retriever sports, Thunder Equipment products will significantly improve your success!

They have succeeded in giving the dog training world what is has been requesting for decades, high quality equipment that is reliable and reasonably priced. This is by far the best launcher we have ever used. It’s ability to advance retriever training techniques and performance is immeasurable and we have come to rely on this equipment in our regular training routine. The shotgun simulating launch sound excites the dogs and provides a very realistic training experience. Thunder Equipment’s innovative products provide the individual or small training group the fastest, most reliable approach to teaching everything from simple marks to complicated all-age / master hunter concepts. Danny Farmer & Judy Aycock, Vinwood Kennels www.dannyfarmer.com

The highest quality, most durable, reliable, and easiest to use equipment I have ever trained with!

I have owned and trained with almost every type of remote retriever training equipment manufactured over the past 15 years. The Thunder Equipment Model 500 is the highest quality, most durable, reliable, and easiest to use equipment I have ever trained with! After receiving the launcher it took less than 10 minutes to set up and begin training. Recently we got caught in a flash thunderstorm with rains of 1" per hour and were unable to get the equipment out of the field in time. After one hour the rains subsided and we went right back to the field and started training. The launcher never missed a beat and fired every time. Its unique self-contained design makes transport and storage effortless. I would HIGHLY recommend Thunder Equipment products to anyone looking for high quality, reliable, and reasonably priced training equipment. Bill Schrader, Two Step Kennels www.TwoStepKennels.com

This equipment just flat out works!

We use Thunder Equipment products regularly in our training setups and it never fails to deliver. They are rugged and dependable requiring zero maintenance. Even after getting wet from a rain storm it keeps right on shooting. This is durable and reliable equipment built for field use and some of the best equipment we have ever used for training young dogs. Everyone who experiences using these launchers immediately recognizes their training value. They are so simple to operate that even a new user takes only a few minutes to become totally familiar with how they work. If you are looking for the highest quality, most durable and reliable equipment to use for training retrievers, Thunder Equipment products would be my choice. Jim Van Engen, Right Start Kennel www.rightstartkennel.com

Absolutely the best equipment on the market for training hunt test dogs!

In our training program we regularly train many different retriever retriever breeds to compete in AKC Hunt Tests, Working Certificates, and UKC events. Many are dual titled champions in hunting and conformation. Thunder Equipment launchers are without question better than anything on the market for training dual purpose dogs. The combination of shotgun sound and high, visible marks create a level of realism that excites the dogs and helps advance their skills. Many dogs that may not show the highest level of initial enthusiam for their work get extremely interested and excited about the marks thrown with the Thunder products. The launchers are extremely easy to use. Clients that work with us can be trained to operate the launcher in about 2 minutes and with no training can reload them instantly. If you are serious about training or hunting your dog this equipment is the best, period! Mitch White, Gamekeepers Retrievers www.gamekprs.com

The realistic shotgun sound and high, visible dummy throws set this launcher apart from anything on the market today.

The loud, booming mark can be seen and heard for hundreds of yards and excites my dogs to create a very realistic training scenario. Since incorporating this equipment into my training setups I have seen their learning process accelerate and substantial improvement in their marking ability. These launchers are an absolute necessity for the successful training of retrievers from gun dogs through advanced competition. Their ability to be used as a training aid to teach marking concepts, steadiness, diversions, and multiple gun setups is unrivaled. By far one of the most critical and important training devices I own. If you want high quality products with great customer service Thunder Equipment is the product to buy. Stacey West, Fowl Creek Kennels www.fowldogs.com

The Thunder Equipment Model 500 is by far one of the highest quality pieces of training equipment I have ever used!

I have used extensive types of training equipment in our daily training and production of the Fowl Dawgs video series. The Thunder Equipment Model 500 is by far one of the highest quality pieces of training equipment I have ever used. It was very easy to set up and use right out of the box and has shot reliably since day one. We regularly shoot hundreds of launches weekly in our young dog and concept training. The marks are high, easy for the dogs to see and land in a consistent fall area.   The Thunder Equipment launcher is all metal and very well built, but is relatively light and compact to provide easy transport and storage. We featured multiple shot launchers in our first video series Fowl Dawgs 1. Since then the equipment has been redesigned and is significantly higher quality and more reliable with more features and options. If you are looking for reliable performance, durable, state of the art training products Thunder Equipment is the place to go. Rick Stawski, Fine Line Retrievers www.finelineretrievers.com

 

Finally, a product that is pro tough and made for the rigors and demands of retriever field training!

The Thunder Equipment Model 500 has SIGNIFICANTLY better quality and reliability from any training equipment I have ever used. It is very easy to setup, load, and transport. Because it is so durable and user friendly there is nothing to do but setup, put on the bumpers, and fire. The sound creates a more realistic shotgun blast than blanks or primers. It can excite the dogs almost as much as a flyer! I have shot thousands of bumpers and it has performed flawlessly and never misfired. In a world where good customer service is a thing of the past, Thunder Equipment knows their products and answers questions promptly, accurately and courteously. Luann Pleasant, Red Rover Retrievers www.RedRoverRetrievers.com