Ordered the Cato place board for my Golden puppy. I've never used one before and I'm now wondering why.

My dog took to the place boards as a 'target' almost immediately. On retrieves, puppies have a tendency to overrun as a game . With the place board, the new game was to return immediately to her target, to sit, and deliver to hand, and the transformation was almost immediate. The second benefit was the intuitive casting, creating confidence in the puppy.

Utilized the platform for more field "place" training and very pleased.

First time to use own or use a Cato Board. I actually felt it was to short for the down position for my Aussie but my trainer assured me it is correct and will clean up his downs and stands. My Aussie and Border Collie have now learned how to drive back to the board. I will have to order another board so they each have their own!

Sturdy. Waterproof. Lightweight. Slip proof. All things I wanted in a simple to use place board.

We ordered two place boards to start training our pup with. These shipped quickly, and are perfect for training. They are sturdy, and very well made, great quality! We will be ordering these again when it's time it add two more place boards to the training sessions.

Fast shipping and item as described! Item also came with a training video.

I had held off ordering a Cato board because I didn't want to spend the money. Finally got one and now I want a few more! So versatile and durable. Great for place/platform training, light weight, easy to store and move. Definitely recommend!

Got this for my puppy to teach 'place.' Out if the box it was his favorite place to be in the house. It took maybe two repetitions to teach him, so obviously he feels very comfortable on it. I can't comment on the DVD, as we never had to use it.

My dogs and I are enjoying working and playing with these well-made training boards. They came well -packed and in a timely fashion.

Many thanks.

After having the White CATO board now for a few weeks, overall it seems to be well made and durable. We raise and train Labradors so It is especially useful and of good size for puppies and young dogs when training 'place'. I also use place boards as a 'home plate' when throwing marks for dogs while they are in a remote sit position. The board is ample size for puppies and young medium size dogs but probably could stand to be a bit longer and wider if it is be used in a 'home plate' training scenario where the dog is sent back to and needs to turn around and sit with all 4 on the board.

Great product. Light weight, durable. I bought one for my finished lab and one for the new pup. The white color should be easy for my pup to identify.

Heavy duty and stackable.

Love this product.. I know have 2.. they are great for place training.. and light, easily moveable

My border collies compete in agility nationally and overseas. These boards really help the dog learning they need to sit and stay even when super excited at the start line. I also use at the pool when conditioning my dogs to wait patiently for their turn.

My River Stone Kennels just over a year old Wynstan 'Wyn' were struggling with the Fetch-Hold-Drop exercise, especially the 'Hold' after the retrieve. We've been working on this very important exercise on the Training Table for a long time. On the Training Table Wyn was fine, but on the retrieve he was struggling with the 'Hold'. Upon receiving the Cato Board, and a short period of time to adjust to the platform... It was like a revelation! Wyn has had no issues holding the bumper! It was like a light bulb went on, and we've had a very large advancement in our training!
I would recommend the Cato place training to all dog owners working on the place command, and the Fetch-Hold-Drop retrieving training process.

The Cato board is a great training device for any dog sport. I am using it to teach'place' for sending to bumpers, waiting for obedience exercises and just a spot for my 18 month old lab to learn commands and patience😂. It is light weight and sturdy. I wouldn't mind if they added a handle to the side for easing carrying!

Exactly what I wanted.

This is a great tool for training your dog, regardless of the type of training. I use it for my retriever work waterfowl. It gives her a specific "place" to come back to work her bird. Once she understood what her place is, it makes it that much more easy to teach directionals.

I wish I could have had the Cato board 30 years ago!

Works well, very stable. Wish it was a little bigger.

Exactly what I needed - will be used for a variety of sports. Fast shipping - love doing business with Gun Dog Supply

I got this for agility training. It came quickly and very study. My dog runs to it every time she sees it

Very good

Looking forward to spending some training time with my buddy. It seems learning a dog to place is a great discipline in training.

Not a hunter. But the Cato board is a really sturdy platform for agility and performance training. The board is a really nice target for dogs. Very visible very stable and does not shift. I can use the Cato board with another ramp to practice agility contacts.

Exactly as advertised, sturdy, well made. Very speedy delivery and packaged very well, received in excellent condition.

Sturdy and well built. K9 Slade and Lucy - Fur will get a lot of use out of these.

It's study and withstands drops and impacts. Cleans up easily with a hose.

The rubber top is easy for your dog's feet to grab onto. I use as incline side balance to increase strength in weak knees in my dog. Al's have grass top which is good for place.