{"product_id":"dssc-rubber-training-ball","title":"DSSC Rubber Training Ball","description":"\u003c!-- DSS Rubber Ball — Product Description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; color: #1f2937; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 900px;\" class=\"dss-rubber-ball\"\u003e\n\u003cheader style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.75rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eDog Sport Supply Rubber Ball with Loop or String\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #6b7280; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eAvailable in 6 cm \u0026amp; 7 cm · Purple, Orange, and Blue · Loop or String Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- Key value proposition --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0;\"\u003eA high-energy reward toy built for drive work, obedience, and tug play. The DSSC Rubber Ball delivers the \u003cstrong\u003ebounce, scent, and feel\u003c\/strong\u003e dogs go crazy for — paired with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft flat tubular webbing handle\u003c\/strong\u003e that spreads force evenly across your hand so you can play harder, longer, without the grip fatigue. Available in your choice of size and color, with a string or loop handle to match your training style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Feature bullets --\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 8px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-friendly handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft flat tubular webbing distributes force across your palm — no hot spots, no rope burn, just comfortable control through every tug rep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of handle style:\u003c\/strong\u003e String for classic throws and retrieves, or loop for two-handed tug and grip work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality rubber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, bouncy, and scent-rich to keep drive high across long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 cm and 7 cm to match your dog's mouth and drive level (see size guide below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple, Orange, and Blue — because your dog absolutely cares. (You might too.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Size guide --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 14px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eSize Guide — Metric \u0026amp; Freedom Units 🦅\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 cm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — That's roughly \u003cstrong\u003e2.36 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in Freedom Units \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 cm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — That's roughly \u003cstrong\u003e2.76 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e across in Freedom Units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #6b7280;\"\u003eNot sure which to pick? Smaller dogs and puppies generally do better with the 6 cm. Larger breeds with full grips tend to prefer the 7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eHandle Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic length for throwing, retrieves, and keeping distance during reward work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoop Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed loop for two-handed tug, drive building, and close-quarters reward play. The flat tubular webbing keeps it comfortable no matter how hard your dog pulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e — For the dog that demands royalty treatment and good visibilty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e — High visibility for humans. Easy to find in the grass. Your dog will still lose it because they see orange the same as green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e — Which is high visibility for a dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick tip --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0; background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flat tubular webbing handle is the real star here. Unlike round rope or cord handles that dig into your palm under load, the flat webbing spreads the force across a wider surface — so you can go rep after rep without your hand paying the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Closing line --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for working dogs and the handlers who train them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 20px;\" aria-labelledby=\"dss-ball-faq-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 10px;\" id=\"dss-ball-faq-heading\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich size should I choose — 6 cm or 7 cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eGo with 6 cm (about 2.36 inches across — that's diameter, or \"bigger than a golf ball\" in Freedom Units 🦅) for smaller dogs, puppies, or dogs still building grip confidence. The 7 cm (roughly 2.76 inches across — firmly in racquetball territory) is better suited for larger breeds and dogs with a strong, full grip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the string and loop handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe string handle gives you extra length for throws and retrieves, keeping the dog at a distance during reward work. The loop handle is a closed grip — ideal for tug, drive building, and close-contact play. Both use the same soft flat tubular webbing that distributes force across your palm instead of digging in like round rope.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy flat tubular webbing instead of a regular rope handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eRound cord and rope handles concentrate force on a narrow strip of your hand — after a few hard tug sessions, you feel it. Flat tubular webbing spreads that same force across a much wider surface area, keeping your hand comfortable through long training sessions without sacrificing grip or control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes color affect anything other than looks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eYes!! — all three colors (Purple, Orange, Blue) are the same ball. That said, Orange is the easiest for humans to spot in grass or low light, which your future self will appreciate when your dog buries it in the yard. Your Dog sees purple and blue better in grass. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this ball suitable for aggressive chewers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eThis ball is designed as a \u003cstrong\u003ereward and drive toy\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an unsupervised chew toy. It's built tough for tug and fetch work but should be used during supervised training sessions. Put it away when the session ends — it stays in better shape and keeps its value as a high-drive reward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dog Sport Supply Company","offers":[{"title":"Loop Handle \/ 6cm \/ Orange","offer_id":48145959354609,"sku":"DS030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loop Handle \/ 6cm \/ Purple","offer_id":48145959387377,"sku":"DS030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loop Handle \/ 6cm \/ Blue","offer_id":48145959420145,"sku":"DS030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loop Handle \/ 7cm \/ Orange","offer_id":48145973805297,"sku":"DS031","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loop Handle \/ 7cm \/ Purple","offer_id":48145973838065,"sku":"DS031","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loop Handle \/ 7cm \/ Blue","offer_id":48145973870833,"sku":"DS031","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String Handle \/ 6cm \/ Orange","offer_id":48145959649521,"sku":"DS030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String Handle \/ 6cm \/ Purple","offer_id":48145959682289,"sku":"DS030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String Handle \/ 6cm \/ Blue","offer_id":48145959715057,"sku":"DS030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String Handle \/ 7cm \/ Orange","offer_id":48145973903601,"sku":"DS031","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String Handle \/ 7cm \/ Purple","offer_id":48145973936369,"sku":"DS031","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String Handle \/ 7cm \/ Blue","offer_id":48145973969137,"sku":"DS031","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/3322\/9041\/files\/dssc-rubber-training-ball-8463536.png?v=1778241916","url":"https:\/\/www.dogsportsupply.com\/products\/dssc-rubber-training-ball","provider":"Dog Sport Supply Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}