{"product_id":"dssc-duracot-send-out-ball","title":"DSSC DURACOT™ Target Ball | Dog Sport Supply Co.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 860px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eDURACOT™ Target Ball — Purpose-Built for Advanced Obedience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDURACOT™ Target\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized training tool designed for one of the most demanding exercises in obedience work — the send out. At a full \u003cstrong\u003e8\" across\u003c\/strong\u003e, this oversized ball gives your dog a clear, highly visible target to drive toward, making it ideal for building confident, fast, and committed send outs at distance. It also serves as an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003eindirect reward\u003c\/strong\u003e when teaching secondary obedience, giving handlers a motivating target that keeps the dog's focus forward and drive high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eBuilt on the same foundation as our popular DuraCot™ Training Ball line, the Send Out Ball uses our exclusive \u003cstrong\u003edouble-layered DURACOT™ fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e to stand up to repeated sessions with high-drive working dogs. Whether you're training IPO\/IGP, competition obedience, or sport detection, this ball belongs in your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e6; border-left: 4px solid #c8a227; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0; margin-bottom: 24px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 14px; color: #5a4200;\"\u003e⚠ Not a Tug Toy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5a4200;\"\u003eThe Send Out Ball is designed for send out training and indirect reward work — it is \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for tug\u003c\/strong\u003e. For tug training, shop our dedicated \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7a5800;\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/..\/collections\/tugs\"\u003eTugs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c8a227; display: inline-block;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-large 8\" diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-visibility target that drives confident, committed send outs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003ePurpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003esend out training\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eindirect reward\u003c\/strong\u003e in secondary obedience work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive double-layered DURACOT™ fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered for durability through repeated high-drive sessions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eIPO\/IGP, competition obedience, and sport dog training\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eKeeps the dog's \u003cstrong\u003efocus forward and drive high\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for building speed and commitment at distance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAvailable in both \u003cstrong\u003esuede\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efabric\u003c\/strong\u003e versions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 12px; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c8a227; display: inline-block;\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; width: 38%;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e8\" (extra large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003eAvailable Materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuede, Fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExclusive double-layer DURACOT™ fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003eFill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFirm core for consistent shape and visibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSend out training, indirect reward, secondary obedience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIPO\/IGP, competition obedience, sport dog training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003eNot Recommended For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eTug games (see our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7a5800;\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/..\/collections\/tugs\"\u003eTugs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQs --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat is the send out and why does ball size matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 4px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eThe send out is an obedience exercise where the dog is directed away from the handler toward a designated point or target, then recalled or given a secondary command. A large, highly visible ball like the 8\" DURACOT™ Target Ball gives the dog a clear, motivating target to drive toward, building speed and commitment over distance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat is an indirect reward and how does this ball help?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 4px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eAn indirect reward is a reward placed in the environment ahead of time that the dog works toward, rather than a reward delivered directly by the handler. Using the Send Out Ball as an indirect reward keeps the dog's focus forward and reinforces drive and commitment during secondary obedience exercises — the dog learns that performing correctly leads to access to the ball.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat disciplines is this ball suited for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 4px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eThe Send Out Ball is well-suited for IPO\/IGP, Schutzhund, AKC competition obedience, French Ring, Mondio Ring, and any sport or working dog discipline that includes directed send out or distance obedience exercises.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between suede and fabric versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 4px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eThe suede version offers a softer, natural outer surface; the fabric version features a woven textile exterior for a slightly firmer feel. Both are equally durable and effective as training tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCan I use this ball for tug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 4px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eNo — the Target Ball is not designed for tug. For tug training, we carry a dedicated line of tug toys built specifically for that purpose. Using this ball for tug can stress the seams and shorten its lifespan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SAFETY \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c8a227; display: inline-block;\"\u003eSafety Notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 8px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eInspect the ball before each training session for signs of wear or damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDiscontinue use if the stuffing is exposed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for tug\u003c\/strong\u003e — prolonged pulling stress can damage the seams.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAlways supervise your dog during play and training sessions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c8a227; display: inline-block;\"\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; width: 22px; color: #c8a227; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0 7px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eHand wash with mild soap and warm water; air dry completely before storing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; 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