{"product_id":"upgraded-herding-balls-for-dogs","title":"2026 Upgraded Herding Ball for Dogs|The Ultimate High-Energy Exercise Toy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\"\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 support high-energy pups' well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/Herding_Ball-01.jpg?v=1778637329\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\"\u003eThe Original Herding Ball\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/The_Original_Herding_Ball_for_Dogs-02_480x480.jpg?v=1775550038\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuncture-resistant shell holds up to aggressive chewers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to trigger natural herding and chase instincts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\" class=\"product__text product__text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo seams or grip points that dogs can latch onto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" 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\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Tired Dog Is A Good Dog\u003c\/h3\u003e\nNo 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.\n\u003ch3\u003eYou Don't Have To Play Fetch For An Hour\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003eMental + Physical Exhaustion In One\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003eLow Impact On Joints\u003c\/h3\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 alt=\"\" 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\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rk-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFind Her Perfect Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3 class=\"rk-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eReady In Under 5 Minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rk-subtitle\"\u003eEverything you need is in the box. Pump included. No tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h1 appear-delay-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDog Toy Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte appear-delay-2\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portable air pump is included. The ball can take a long time to inflate by hand; to speed things up, hook it up to a floor pump, electric pump, or air compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/Herding_Ball-03_480x480.jpg?v=1778637625\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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":"XS -10\" diameter Under 15 lbs","offer_id":55674472759595,"sku":"UpgradeHerdingBall-XS-25cm","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S - 18\"  diameter 15 – 30 lbs","offer_id":55674472792363,"sku":"UpgradeHerdingBall-S-45cm","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M - 22\" diameter 30 – 50 lbs","offer_id":55674472825131,"sku":"UpgradeHerdingBall-M-55cm","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L - 25.5\" diameter 50+ lbs","offer_id":55674492027179,"sku":"UpgradeHerdingBall-L-65cm","price":95.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1045\/8983\/files\/The_Original_Fabric-Covered_Inflatable_Herding_Balls_For_Dogs.jpg?v=1790731586","url":"https:\/\/littleroadshop.com\/products\/upgraded-herding-balls-for-dogs","provider":"Little Road ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}