{"product_id":"nest-essentials-18-inch-dog-herding-ball-for-outdoor-training-heavy-duty-1680d-fabric","title":"NEST ESSENTIALS 18-Inch Dog Herding Ball for Outdoor Training, Heavy-Duty 1680D Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eNEST ESSENTIALS is an 18-inch (45.72 cm) dog herding ball for supervised outdoor training, built with heavy-duty 1680D fabric and a YKK double-zipper system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-inch diameter — gives dogs a ball to push, chase and steer during herding play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 1680D fabric and reinforced construction — made for active push-and-chase sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYKK double-zipper system — a practical construction detail for a ball made for active play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne launch handle and no straps — gives dogs fewer straps to bite during herding practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall, improved pump, inflation accessories, training clicker and setup guidance — brings key setup items together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs with strong drive often need an activity built around purposeful movement. This ball is made for supervised outdoor sessions where a dog can guide and pursue a larger object, rather than simply retrieve a small ball. Its design suits herding practice and training play with an owner present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of play is this herding ball made for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for outdoor herding play, with dogs pushing, chasing and steering the ball. Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Heelers and other active breeds are named as a natural fit. The intended interaction involves a dog using its nose, chest and shoulders to move the ball. Herding is the focus, rather than a fetch routine: the single handle is for launching, and the design has no straps for a dog to bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it during supervised play outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedirect biting; this is a herding toy, not a chew or tug toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the ball, and what does its size mean for play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ball has an 18-inch diameter, a size intended to encourage purposeful movement rather than interaction with a small fetch ball. Dogs can push and steer it with their nose, chest and shoulders as they move around it. This format is designed for herding and outdoor training play, not chewing or tugging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe diameter is the key size to consider for your dog and play area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose supervised sessions where the dog can move around and guide the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with the ball, and how do you set it up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes the herding ball, an improved pump, inflation accessories, a training clicker and setup guidance. Follow the included instructions when preparing the ball. A setup video in the product gallery shows how the cover should look when it is properly inflated, giving you a visual reference during setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the included pump and inflation accessories to inflate the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefer to the setup guidance and gallery video for the correct inflated-cover appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe training clicker is included as part of the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEST ESSENTIALS suits owners of active, high-drive dogs who want supervised outdoor herding practice, including owners of Border Collies, Australian Shepherds and Heelers. It is intended for pushing and steering, not for chewing or tugging. Its herding-focused size, strap-free design and included setup items make it a fit for purposeful training play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the NEST ESSENTIALS herding ball designed for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The NEST ESSENTIALS herding ball is made for supervised outdoor play where dogs push, chase and steer it. It is a herding toy, not a chew or tug toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included with the NEST ESSENTIALS herding ball?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The NEST ESSENTIALS herding ball package includes the ball, an improved pump, inflation accessories, a training clicker and setup guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"NEST ESSENTIALS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67868987621767,"sku":"B0H1N96H5J","price":70.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/nest-essentials-herding-ball-front-view.jpg?v=1793563176","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/nest-essentials-18-inch-dog-herding-ball-for-outdoor-training-heavy-duty-1680d-fabric","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}