Have you heard of treibball?

[Bonne Bouche]

Canidae sent a newsletter detailing the "sport" of treibball (link to blog), it seems really cool. Kind of like 'dog soccer'. Probably a really nice sport for doodles as its intended to both physically and mentally stimulate the dog. Here's a video on youtube:

here's the wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treibball

You can see the connection to "herding" especially in the video above with the Border Collie. Kind of cool...

We just got BB an 8 inch Jolly Ball without a handle (bounce-n-play) and he can just barely pick it up, instead he just rolls around it. I am thinking it would be fun to teach him to try to roll it into a goal. As its not really a "retrieving" game when we throw it... but its very cute, and he loves it!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

OMD, you may have just answered my question of the month!!!!
This is it. This is the answer for my bored doodle.
Tomorrow, I will have one of these balls.
I gave Spud an exercise ball all a month ago, and it lasted 13 secs. He is still dragging it all around the yard. I know he hopes it will inflate. Too many small balls he is carrying around in his mouth like cigars are wearing down his teeth. I was desperately looking for something ( not food) to keep my active boy busy. Plus I'm bored too.
Spud plays the game well, and really gives my sons a tough time playing defense. Can't wait to get this big ball and play with him.
My sons lettered in high school soccer and always play the game on visits home.

[Bonne Bouche]

Oh Joanne! I'm so happy you like this.Please take photos/video! ;-] let me know how it goes!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I'm on my phone. Forgive me if you posted where you purchased your ball. It is dry hard to see DKing this way.
Where did you buy the ball?

[Bonne Bouche]

Oh, my ball is much smaller. Its 8 inches, though that sounds small it feels just about a bit smaller than a basketball/soccerball. But its nice because it does not deflate even when punctured with the canines. I got it off of amazon. Not sure where the bigger balls come from, but amazon DID have some balls I saw called "megaballs" or something also by "Jolly" Here's the link. Only $15 plus shipping, not bad. Looks to be about the right size... http://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Mega-Ball-Horse-Toy/dp/B00474R4LS/ref=s...

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Oh, as soon as I get home, that ball's getting shipped-rush delivery :)

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

YEAH FOR SPUD!!!!

[GBK]

I had to replace my Aunts excercise ball last time I visited with Buddy.  We didn't give it to him, he just decided it was his :)

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Exactly.   Ha, Buddy and Spud are alike. 

Gina, get this ball for Buddy. 

[GBK]

Hey that's really reasonable too, I'm ordering!

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

YIPPIE!   You are such a good mom.  Meet me here next week with pictures  :)

[GBK]

It's a Date :)

 

[Donna K & Quincy]

I love this! I don't know if I could teach Quincy how to do this. I have a big pink exercise ball, now all I need is some nice weather and a dry place to play. Of course with the amount of wind we get, I have a feeling I will be getting the most exercise. I've given him the ball to play with inside but he doesn't seem all the interested. Time to reinflate that ball.