{"product_id":"the-original-herding-ball-for-dogs","title":"The Original Herding Ball for Dogs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Better Way to Keep Herding Dogs Busy, Without Turning Playtime into Chewing Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for herding breeds, this super-sized ball provides mental and physical stimulation to enhance the well-being of high-energy pups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/The_Original_Herding_Ball_for_Dogs-03_480x480.jpg?v=1775550040\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Original Herding Ball \u003c\/strong\u003eis designed for dogs and puppies who love to chase, push, and\"work,\" making it a simple non-chewing activity toy for active breeds like Australian Shepherds. Crafted with a sturdy Oxford-style fabric cover and a durable inner ball,it supports healthy movement and focused play in the yard or open spaces. With a pump included and no batteries needed,this medium dog toy is easy to set up and ready whenever your dog is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/The_Original_Herding_Ball_for_Dogs-02_480x480.jpg?v=1775550038\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuncture-resistant shell holds up to aggressive chewers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to trigger natural herding and chase instincts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product__text product__text-left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo seams or grip points that dogs can latch onto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/The_Original_Herding_Ball_for_Dogs-04_40ebf780-6d9b-410c-8d68-7a92a35c6eb0_480x480.jpg?v=1775550046\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Tired Dog Is A Good Dog\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more zoomies at 10 pm. No more chewing the couch because they're bored. Just a calm, satisfied dog who actually got to work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYou Don't Have To Play Fetch For An Hour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToss it in the yard and go back to your coffee. Your dog entertains itself — no throwing arm required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMental + Physical Exhaustion In One\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not just running — they're problem-solving how to move it. That mental workout is what makes them actually sleep afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Impact On Joints\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo hard impacts, no jumps, no sudden stops. They push and chase at their own pace — great for dogs of any age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/imgi_18_hf_20260330_194507_863e99fa-2253-486d-bb2e-0d741a38d66a.jpg?v=1775551391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rk-title\"\u003eFind Her Perfect Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rk-subtitle\"\u003eThe ball must be too large for your dog to pick up. That's what triggers the herding instinct instead of chewing. When in doubt — size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/The_Original_Herding_Ball_for_Dogs-05_480x480.jpg?v=1775550049\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subheading !font-sans appear-delay\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h1 appear-delay-1\"\u003eDog Toy Assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte appear-delay-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portable air pump is included. The ball can take a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etime to inflate by hand; if you wish to speed up the process, you can hook it up to a floor pump, electric pump, or air compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro Tip: The internal ball will stretch as it fills with air. Even if it seems like the ball is full, continue pumping until the ball fills the cover. The ball will not pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Road","offers":[{"title":"Small 18\" diameter Under 30 lbs","offer_id":53160096923947,"sku":"HerdingBall-Small","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 22\" diameter 30 – 60 lbs","offer_id":53160096956715,"sku":"HerdingBall-Medium","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 25.5\" diameter 60+ lbs","offer_id":53160096989483,"sku":"HerdingBall-Large","price":95.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/TheOriginalHerdingBallforDogs-01.jpg?v=1775549896","url":"https:\/\/littleroadshop.com\/products\/the-original-herding-ball-for-dogs","provider":"Little Road ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}