{"product_id":"herding-ball-for-dogs","title":"Herding Ball for Dogs — 17.7\" Inflatable Chase \u0026 Push Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounding-customer launch offer: use code OG15 for 15% off your first order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Free shipping  ·  ✓ 30-day money-back guarantee  ·  ✓ Real people, real support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe OG Herding Ball is a 17.7 inch (45cm) \u003cstrong\u003eherding ball for dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e built for high-energy pups who need more than another small toy. It is an oversized chase-and-push toy your dog can nudge, shove, track, and herd around the yard during supervised play — with one feature most herding balls don't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pull strap: the difference maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what sets The OG Herding Ball apart from a plain herding ball, and it's the reason some dogs love this one when they ignored others: the built-in \u003cstrong\u003epull strap\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not every dog wants to push a ball with their nose. Some — like OG, our chocolate Lab — want to \u003cem\u003egrab\u003c\/em\u003e something and drag it around like they own it. The strap gives them exactly that. Push it, chase it, \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e grab the strap and haul it across the yard. One toy, two ways to play. It's what keeps grab-and-drag dogs hooked when a stringless ball leaves them bored after five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA dog herding ball for zoomies, chase drive, and backyard energy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome dogs need a job. Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Corgis, Heelers, German Shepherds, Labs, and other active dogs often want movement, direction, and something big enough to work around. The OG Herding Ball gives that energy a simple outlet: chase it, push it, steer it, drag it, repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoft on teeth. Tough on zoomies.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany traditional herding balls are rigid hard plastic. The OG Herding Ball uses a tough outer cover over an inflatable core, so it rolls fast and gives your dog a satisfying target without the same hard-shell impact. It is made for movement-based play, not chewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for dogs who love to chase and push\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17.7 inch \/ 45cm oversized ball for chase-and-push play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in pull strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — for dogs who'd rather grab and drag than push\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat outdoor dog exercise toy for yards, parks, and open play areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful for dogs with zoomies, herding instincts, or bored backyard energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood fit for many active breeds, including Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Corgis, Heelers, German Shepherds, and Labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflates in minutes with the included pump and deflates for easier storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart in an open area with a short supervised session. Roll the ball gently, let your dog investigate, and praise nose taps, pushing, following, chasing, and grabbing the strap. Keep early sessions short, then put the ball away when playtime is done so it stays a special active-play toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: chase toy, not chew toy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OG Herding Ball is a dog herding ball and chase toy, not an unsupervised chew toy. Supervise play, especially with determined chewers. If your dog starts chewing instead of chasing, pushing, or dragging, pause the session and redirect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur 30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it to your dog and see. If you're not happy for any reason within 30 days, reach out and we'll refund you — simple as that. We're a small family brand, a real person handles every message, and we'd genuinely rather earn a happy customer than keep an unhappy one's money. Buy with zero risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt by a real family, for a real dog\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeBodyPet is a small father-and-son project, and The OG Herding Ball is named after OG — our chocolate Lab, who treats the living room like a stadium and inspired the whole thing. Order from us and you're supporting real people who genuinely answer their own email, not a faceless mega-brand reselling the same toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 OG Herding Ball, 17.7 inch \/ 45cm, with built-in pull strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/herding-ball-faq\"\u003eHerding Ball FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-toys-for-herding-breed-dogs\"\u003eBest Toys for Herding Breed Dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-introduce-a-herding-ball-to-your-dog\"\u003eHow to Introduce a Herding Ball to Your Dog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/herding-ball-for-border-collies\"\u003eHerding Ball for Border Collies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/herding-ball-for-australian-shepherds\"\u003eThe Best Herding Ball for Australian Shepherds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/herding-ball-for-corgis\"\u003eHerding Ball for Corgis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/herding-ball-for-blue-heelers\"\u003eHerding Ball for Blue Heelers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/herding-ball-for-german-shepherds\"\u003eHerding Ball for German Shepherds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-size-herding-ball-for-your-dog\"\u003eWhat Size Herding Ball Should You Get?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/are-herding-balls-safe-for-dogs\"\u003eAre Herding Balls Safe for Dogs?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/herding-ball-vs-jolly-ball-vs-boomer-ball\"\u003eHerding Ball vs Jolly Ball vs Boomer Ball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-tire-out-a-high-energy-dog-indoors\"\u003eHow to Tire Out a High-Energy Dog Indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homebody Pet","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ 45cm","offer_id":48256633536750,"sku":"CJTE293325301AZ","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/2601\/4702\/files\/og-herding-ball-clean-product-crop-1600x1600.jpg?v=1783625158","url":"https:\/\/homebodypet.com\/products\/herding-ball-for-dogs","provider":"HomeBodyPet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}