{"product_id":"dssc-suede-training-ball-collection","title":"DSSC Suede Training Balls","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 860px;\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"dctab\" checked class=\"dc-tab-radio\" id=\"dct1\"\u003e \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"dctab\" class=\"dc-tab-radio\" id=\"dct2\"\u003e \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"dctab\" class=\"dc-tab-radio\" id=\"dct3\"\u003e \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"dctab\" class=\"dc-tab-radio\" id=\"dct4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"dct1\" class=\"dc-tab-label\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"dct2\" class=\"dc-tab-label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"dct3\" class=\"dc-tab-label\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"dct4\" class=\"dc-tab-label\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-panel\" id=\"dc-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eDSSC Suede Training Ball — Built for Working Dogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eIntroducing the newest addition to our training toy line — the \u003cstrong\u003eSuede Training Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, built tougher than ever using our exclusive \u003cstrong\u003esuede like fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're working with a high-drive sport dog or training a service animal, these balls are engineered to hold up session after session. They offer a satisfying grip and bite surface for reward-based training, obedience work, and everyday play.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5a4200;\"\u003eThese balls are designed for obedience training, fetch, and general play — they are \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for tug\u003c\/strong\u003e. For tug training, shop our \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/..\/collections\/tugs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7a5800;\"\u003eTugs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eThree sizes: \u003cstrong\u003e4\", 5\", and 6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose the right fit for your dog's drive and mouth size.\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\u003eobedience training, reward work, fetch, and general play\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;\"\u003eStronger construction than previous generations — purpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003eworking dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eLightweight and easy to carry in a training pouch or pocket.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-panel\" id=\"dc-specs\"\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 Options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\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;\"\u003eSize\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;\"\u003eDiameter\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;\"\u003eBest For\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;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLarge \u0026amp; high-drive working breeds\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;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMedium breeds \u0026amp; sport dogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #444;\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eSmaller dogs \u0026amp; Quick rewards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQs --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 20px;\" aria-labelledby=\"duracot-faq-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 10px;\" id=\"duracot-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;\"\u003eWhat makes Suede Training Balls different from standard training balls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eSuede balls are a bit more slick and dont absorb saliva as much, this can help dogs with a loose grip learn to hold the toy so they can't lose it. Many handlers also like it for its ease of clean up.\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;\"\u003eCan I use these for tug training?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eNo — Training Balls are not designed for tug. The construction is optimized for fetch, reward play, and obedience work. For tug training, shop our dedicated Tugs Collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e6\" for large\/high-drive breeds; 5\" for medium sport dogs; 4\" for smaller dogs or precise grip training. When in doubt, size up slightly.\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 is the difference between suede and fabric?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eSuede has a softer natural outer surface that many dogs grip readily; fabric has a woven textile exterior for a slightly firmer feel. Both are equally durable.\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;\"\u003eAre these safe to leave with my dog unsupervised?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eWe recommend supervised use for all toys. Inspect before each session and retire the ball if the outer layer shows significant wear or damage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SAFETY \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-panel\" id=\"dc-care\"\u003e\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 becomes 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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; 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;\"\u003eDo not machine wash or tumble dry — heat can compromise the DURACOT™ fabric layers.\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;\"\u003eStore in a dry location out of direct sunlight when not in use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dog Sport Supply Company","offers":[{"title":"Loop \/ Small","offer_id":48042017882353,"sku":"DS006-SM-SDE","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String \/ Small","offer_id":48146118934769,"sku":"DS006-SM-SDE","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String \/ Medium","offer_id":48146118967537,"sku":"DS006-MD-SDE","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String \/ Large","offer_id":48146119000305,"sku":"DS006-LRG-SDE","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/3322\/9041\/files\/dssc-suede-training-balls-4522553.jpg?v=1778241916","url":"https:\/\/www.dogsportsupply.com\/products\/dssc-suede-training-ball-collection","provider":"Dog Sport Supply Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}