This set does come with a hand pump,but if you have to use the hand pump, make sure you have like your 6 best friends available to take turns. Getting the air stopper in and out isn't super easy (good when you want it to stay in, bad when you want it to be out), so you're going to struggle a bit if you need to take breaks to get it done. We fortunately have an air compressor and filled it mostly with that, and just finished it with the hand pump.
My experience is that the cover is a little big. It's possible we haven't filled it enough, but it feels pretty full and firm and the instructions don't give a lot of detail on knowing when it's full or at what point you're over filling it. Not wanting it to pop, I opted to stop, but the cover is a little loose for us.
Otherwise, I don't have a lot of concerns. The cover is really nice quality and everything seems like it will hold up. I expected my dogs to be more excited about it based on other things they like, but the didn't really get into it, so I can only assume durability based on the quality and appearance of the materials. It's a kinda of pricey toy for them to not like it, but if you think your dog will like it, I would recommend it based on what I see and can tell from the light use we have gotten out of it!
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Customer Review: A must-have for herding dogs!
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A must-have for herding dogs!
This ball is great for the price, considering some similar products of this size are $50-$70. It's definitely more durable than cheaper options that my dog has broken in the past. The inflatable ball is thick and robust, and the fabric cover is adequate with a nice zipper. The pump is okay, but I'd still recommend using a bicycle pump to inflate this ball.This product would benefit from having the option to purchase replacement fabric covers, because despite being durable, the cover isn't indestructible. My heavy chewer dog punctured the fabric in a few spots when we tested this product. It should still last a while, before needing to be replaced though.The best thing about this ball is its weight. It's light from the human perspective, but to a dog pulling it with its teeth, it is quite a workout. This is a great toy for high-energy working dogs like Australian Shepherds and Border Collies. It exhausted my dog in under 20 minutes; that makes it a must-have for me!
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This is a fun giant ball! I thought my dogs were going to love it but they were not interested in it at all. I’ve tried several times to get them to play with it, my giant schnauzer puppy is ball crazy, but she doesn’t even like this. I think it’s because she can’t hold it in her mouth and squeak it. The ball is amazing, very strong and easy to inflate. The cover seems like it is pretty tough and will protect the ball for a long time. I just wish my dogs like it. I think it’s a good price for what you get, I would recommend.
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My aussie loved this to near death in 30 seconds.
My aussie loves to herd, so I thought I'd try this herding ball. He definitely loved it, but the design is less than optimal for rough play.
* It is basically a heavy duty exercise ball inside of a canvas type cover.
* The value is the type that requires inserting the plug after filling, so you lose a bit of air when you remove the pump & insert the plug.
* The pump that comes with the ball works, but it's a massive work out. Despite the instructions suggesting to not use an electric pump or other pump, we tried both. In the end, our foot pump worked best. (It takes a lot to fill it the first time.)
* We couldn't get the ball to inflate enough to make the canvas outer cover completely taut. This meant it was easy for the dog to tear. And that nearly led to disaster.
*Because the cover is loose & the dog can get their teeth into it, our dog spun the ball while it was in his mouth. This caused the cover to wrap around his tooth. He was caught & yelped. Fortunately, I was standing right there & my partner was too. My partner held the dog while I spun the ball to release him. In the end he was more scared than hurt, but if we hadn't been there to unwrap his tooth, it may have gone very badly very fast. Because this happened, the toy dropped in stars for me fast.
* The instructions (but not the product page) have lots of warnings to only use it on level surfaces, away from fences, etc... (Our dog plays on a sloped lawn in a fenced area. None of this was a problem for playing with the ball for him.)
* The ball did land in our pond once and floated fine.
Within 30 seconds of playing with the ball, the durable cover was torn and ripped up. That's because the interior ball wouldn't inflate enough to make the cover taut. So our pup was able to get his teeth around the outer cover and shake it. That ripped it up. He's only about 45 lbs, but he's tough.
The ball still works & gave the pup a great workout. We'll just have to watch it to see how long it lasts before he can pop the interior ball.
I'd probably shop around for something that isn't a two layer situation so that the ball will be more taut and the dog can't grab it with his teeth. Those might cost more than this at a current ~$39USD price, but hopefully they'll last longer too.
Might be great for a horse that isn't as bite/chew inclined as a dog?
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Giant Pet Play Ball Herding Ball for Dogs, 24" Includes Durable Cover and Inflation Pump, Herding Balls for Cattle Dogs, Herding Ball for Australian Shepherd
My aussie loves to herd, so I thought I'd try this herding ball. He definitely loved it, but the design is less than optimal for rough play.
* It is basically a heavy duty exercise ball inside of a canvas type cover.
* The value is the type that requires inserting the plug after filling, so you lose a bit of air when you remove the pump & insert the plug.
* The pump that comes with the ball works, but it's a massive work out. Despite the instructions suggesting to not use an electric pump or other pump, we tried both. In the end, our foot pump worked best. (It takes a lot to fill it the first time.)
* We couldn't get the ball to inflate enough to make the canvas outer cover completely taut. This meant it was easy for the dog to tear. And that nearly led to disaster.
*Because the cover is loose & the dog can get their teeth into it, our dog spun the ball while it was in his mouth. This caused the cover to wrap around his tooth. He was caught & yelped. Fortunately, I was standing right there & my partner was too. My partner held the dog while I spun the ball to release him. In the end he was more scared than hurt, but if we hadn't been there to unwrap his tooth, it may have gone very badly very fast. Because this happened, the toy dropped in stars for me fast.
* The instructions (but not the product page) have lots of warnings to only use it on level surfaces, away from fences, etc... (Our dog plays on a sloped lawn in a fenced area. None of this was a problem for playing with the ball for him.)
* The ball did land in our pond once and floated fine.
Within 30 seconds of playing with the ball, the durable cover was torn and ripped up. That's because the interior ball wouldn't inflate enough to make the cover taut. So our pup was able to get his teeth around the outer cover and shake it. That ripped it up. He's only about 45 lbs, but he's tough.
The ball still works & gave the pup a great workout. We'll just have to watch it to see how long it lasts before he can pop the interior ball.
I'd probably shop around for something that isn't a two layer situation so that the ball will be more taut and the dog can't grab it with his teeth. Those might cost more than this at a current ~$39USD price, but hopefully they'll last longer too.
Might be great for a horse that isn't as bite/chew inclined as a dog?
This is a review for:
Giant Pet Play Ball Herding Ball for Dogs, 24" Includes Durable Cover and Inflation Pump, Herding Balls for Cattle Dogs, Herding Ball for Australian Shepherd
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