Rubber Ball
The Rubber Ball is a straightforward but highly effective training and play tool designed to help build chase, pick-up and retrieval instincts in dogs. Made from durable natural rubber, the ball travels well through the air and skims confidently along the ground, leaving a scent trail for your dog to mark and follow — making it especially useful when teaching hunting breeds to keep their noses down and drive for the retrieve.
Available in Small and Large sizes, with optional throwing rope variants, this ball suits a wide range of training styles — from basic pick-up practice to more dynamic ground work — and performs reliably in everyday fieldwork or casual play.
Key Features
- Durable rubber construction that withstands repeated training and play
- Travels well through the air and along the ground at speed
- Natural scent left on the ground helps dogs mark and locate the ball
- Optional rope versions enhance throwability and handling
- Great value training tool for everyday use
Sizing & Weight
- Small Ball: approx. 4.1 in (290 g) — easy for most dogs to grip and carry
- Large Ball: approx. 5 in (500 g) — good for larger breeds or those ready for more challenging retrieves
- With Rope (Small): approx. 3 in ball with ~12 in rope (125 g)
- With Rope (Large): approx. 3.5 in ball with ~12 in rope (300 g)
Why Use a Rubber Ball
Rubber balls are ideal for introducing dogs to grip, chase and ground-level retrieve work, helping them build confidence in picking up and carrying objects that don’t behave like tennis balls or canvas dummies. Because the ball travels both through the air and along the ground at speed, it encourages your dog to hunt down and secure the object, reinforcing fundamental retrieval skills in a fun and engaging way.
Key Features
- Durable rubber construction that withstands repeated training and play
- Travels well through the air and along the ground at speed
- Natural scent left on the ground helps dogs mark and locate the ball
- Optional rope versions enhance throwability and handling
- Great value training tool for everyday use
Perfect For
- Puppies and young dogs developing basic retrieve instincts
- Dogs that need encouragement to chase and mark ground retrieves
- General play and everyday training sessions
- Introducing dogs to scent tracking and marking
- Handlers using simple yet effective tools before progressing to specialised gundog retriever aids