SportDOG Roy Gonia "Special" Orange WhistleDesigned specifically for a dog's sensitive hearing.Orange and black whistle, small, similar to the "Commander" (red) except louder and with a slightly lower pitch. Manufactured and tested by SportDOG.
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82.5% Recommend this product (33 of 40 responses)
By Rick
Pa
Great whistle.
June 19, 2025
Great whistle, dog responds well.
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By Benjamin
Hamilton, Ga
A Classic- Same as it ever was
July 26, 2024
My dad gave me my first Roy Ronia when I was a boy to help train our lab. My 6yr old boy is now helping me train a lab with this one. All is the same as I remember!
By David
Middle Georgia
All I need
December 30, 2023
Great sound and volume
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By Bill
Texas
Best whistle out there!
July 25, 2023
I needed a whistle for the house. I got tired of going out to my bike and looking for my other whistle. My dog has five titles and she listens to the whistle very well. I really like the Roy Gonia.
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By Bob W.
Schenectady, New York
SportDog Whistle w/pea
September 27, 2022
Whistle is loud enough for me. My dog certainly pays attention to it.
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By Andy
Colorado Springs, CO
Roy Gonia Special Orange Whistle
September 21, 2022
Great product, reasonably priced. This is the third Roy Gonia purchased; loud and reliable.
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By Don
Wyoming
Great whistle
April 9, 2022
I have used these for over 50 years. They are very nice whistles with a moderate sound.
By Keith
South Florida
Great products
December 25, 2021
I have been using Gonia products for 30+ years and never hard any issues. If you want the best training products these are the ones. Gun Dog Supply provides a great selection of quality training products and fast shipping.
By ken
n bonneville wa
not what they used to be
December 9, 2021
I have used many a Roy Gonia whistles training many hunting and field trial dogs. Since my last whistle 20 yrs ago these whistles don't compare. Harder to blow and the sound is a lot higher pitch. The body is smaller which may be the reason for the higher pitch.
By Chuck
New River National Park area of West Virginia.
Windy days and an lost or out range dog will hear this whistle.
September 20, 2021
A good backup whistle.
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By BUTCH H.
KETCHUM, ID
roy gonia whistle
September 2, 2020
have used this whistle for years and they are still the saME FINE QUALITY, AND MY DOG LOVES THEM
By Richard D.
ID
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October 11, 2018
This is my go to whistle, switch to the same whistle, but pee-less, for late season goose hunting. Great price!Thanks again Steve!
By Paul N.
NM
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November 1, 2016
Sharp tone works even with the hearing impaired 11 year old.
By Paul T.
TX
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July 2, 2016
GOOD LOUD WHISTLE GETS ATTENTION OUT TO 100+ yards. Great for hunting and running drills. Bought my son one also for his first whistle. I have owned a few of them over the years. Good product.
By Mark B.
MO
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March 28, 2016
Replacement for lost whistle; same great quality as always.
By Chris F.
AR
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February 28, 2016
Good whistle.
By Nicholas T.
CA
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December 12, 2015
Not as good as the higher grade Roy Gonia whistle. Would spend a little more money for the higher grade whistle.
By Andy O.
IL
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November 25, 2015
Excellent whistle with good audible tone.
By Jack A.
MI
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November 13, 2015
Pea sticks occasionally, but much more reliable than the clear.
By Michael C.
CA
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October 13, 2015
I had an older version of this whistle which was made in the USA. The new whistle has a lower pitch, and also the pea has less effect on the sound.
By Jeffrey B.
MN
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July 31, 2015
I have been using this whistle for 38 years. I have trained over 700 dogs using it. I give one to all my customers.
By TONY S.
NJ
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June 27, 2015
The pea keeps getting stuck.
By Keith L.
KS
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April 16, 2015
Good little whistle. Great for the price.
By Ralph B.
CA
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March 10, 2015
I like the whistle. It's loud enough and light weight. After testing the 1st one, I bought 4 more to stash in the cars, training and hunting bags.
By Mark H.
NC
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January 2, 2015
Great product. Clear tone.
By Scott H.
VA
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October 30, 2014
Reviews are good on this inexpensive whistle, but the one I received does not work (almost no sound). Will be exchanging for a higher quality whistle.
By Dan S.
MI
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October 24, 2014
Works great. Would order another.
By Jim B.
CA
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October 14, 2014
Same as clear model. Pea sticks and product seems to have been cheapened since I last bought one a few years ago. No more of these!
By Christy L.
FL
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July 3, 2014
Best $3 I could spend on my dog! She was a rescue and ran off after every truck that went by. I thought she would get hit. Within 2 days, she was completely trained to stop and come at the sound. Fits easily in pocket, never needs adjusting and works every time!
By Aaron M.
TX
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June 17, 2014
Nothing bad to say about these. Good reliable product. My dog also seems to respond to them more than the other whistle I was using.
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