This ball has a soft internal rattle that can be heard by dogs but not loud enough to annoy us humans! For regular play, the seams held strong, and because the ball isn’t overstuffed, our dogs could easily wrap their jaws around it. However, the spikes that are glued into the ball began to peel away after just a few sessions of play. And punctured subsequent balls within the same time frame… have now refused to let him have any more unless having training session .

I don’t know the last time you stepped foot in the suburbs, but I’ll tell you right now homes do not have rolling acreage for dogs to roam or sheep to chase. From exciting dog balls to lovable plushies, we offer a vast selection of toys that will keep your furry friend entertained for hours.

But if you notice your dog’s teeth continuously coming into contact with the herding ball as he pushes it along or bites it, then remove it. Squeaky toys resemble the sound of a scared or injured animal, which activates your dog’s hunting instinct. Based on our observations, it all came down to the Jolly Mega Ball being made from a thicker material, which was more resistant to popping and tearing. Dogs and puppies (large and small) use their mouths and teeth to explore and learn more about the world.

Following their great success in supplying the equestrian world with high quality products, the new brand was looking to widen their product range to include domestic pets. Aussie Dog back it with a 12 month warranty (except Staffie Breeds, they need to sniff out the genuine Aussie Dog Staffie Ball instead, Australian purchases only). After interviewing many owners who attributed their dog’s damaged teeth to a plastic herding ball, we noticed a trend. Interestingly, the French Bulldog that played with the herding ball also flung her plush toys around the home, then chased after them, which is almost herding behavior.I always condition my dogs to pick things up and bring them to me, which is an absolute nuisance some of the time with some of the things they insist they give to me! Instead, they have to push the ball around to play with it – much to the delight of our doggy testers. The range includes all kinds of ball from classic tennis to rubber dog balls that are light for throwing yet will outlast almost any other you can find. I was not expecting the ball to be so solid – it doesn’t have the same give as a regulation soccer ball.

My collie who is renowned for breaking balls / toys broke one within a week and unfortunately swallowed some plastic from the ball.

She managed to avoid it, Indiana Jones style, but since her narrow escape, she wouldn’t go near it again. It’s fun watching the shadowy black shape of your dog chase after this glowing ball that appears to “carry itself back to you. It’s great if you are snowed in and can’t take your dog outside for a kickaround – set up a game of living-room soccer instead!

Our welsh Terriers love a squeaky ball but they usually last 5 minutes or they get lost in the river. Items that are from the Vapormatic brand have a 12 month warranty that provides a parts and labour guarantee.Both dogs benefit from the mental engagement, short step high speed movement and entertainment provided by a good soccer game with this ball. Note This is a hard plastic ball which is intended to be rolled on the ground by a dog's nose or paw. If your yard is a minefield of sharp objects, use this as an indoor toy instead, as long as you have the room to spare. Now, I must stress that this recommendation is only suitable for dogs that don’t enjoy chewing and ripping the stuffing out of plush toys or aggressively shaking their toys.