The Inner Ball is a durable, anti‑burst PVC ball made to pair perfectly with our herding ball covers. It’s quick to inflate, easy to pack down and gives your pup’s favourite herding toy its shape and bounce.
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The Inner Ball is a durable, anti‑burst PVC ball made to pair perfectly with our herding ball covers. It’s quick to inflate, easy to pack down and gives your pup’s favourite herding toy its shape and bounce.
What's included:
1 x Inner PVC ball (Small or Large, depending on your selection)
Keep scrolling to see how Roger rates our Inner Ball!
Materials & size
Anti‑burst PVC inner ball
Tough PVC rubber designed for repeated use
Quick and easy to inflate or deflate
Small – fits our Small cover (45 cm)
Large – fits our Large cover (55 cm)
Care Tips from Roger
Make sure the cover is fitted tight with no loose fabric or grabby bits. After play, release a little air from the inner ball, especially on hot days, then store it somewhere cool and dry. Trudi makes the rules, but it’s so you get the best from your ball.
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Inner Ball FAQ
Do I need a Hound & Co cover for this Inner Ball?
The Inner Ball is designed to be used inside a Hound & Co herding ball cover, which helps protect it and gives dogs the right surface to push and chase.
How much should I inflate it?
Inflate until the cover is tight and smooth with no loose fabric. Under‑inflation makes it easier for dogs to grab and puncture the ball. You can watch a quick set-up video here.
Pups who already have a Hound & Co Herding Ball cover and need a fresh inner ball for their favourite toy.
Chew rating:
Not made for chewing
How to play:
Place the Inner Ball inside the cover, inflate it until the fabric is tight and smooth with no folds, then zip it closed before play. Keep it for push‑and‑chase herding games, not chewing.
Best places to play:
Any space you’d normally use your herding ball—backyards, ovals or paddocks – with enough room for your pup to move safely.
Store owner replied:
Hi Teri, thanks so much for sharing this!
Love the barks of excitement - looks like they're having so much fun!
Look at them go with the herding ball!
Mia, Trudi & Roger :))
Store owner replied:
Hi Andrew, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review!
So happy that Bella loves her herding ball! Such a beautiful doggy
Mia :))
My dogs love it, however not quite as tough as we would like, as each inner ball only lasts a day.
Store owner replied:
Hi Kellie
The inner balls should last more than a few days…. I can see they are playing with it perfectly. Can I chat more about this. Was the order under your name ?
Great helpful customer service . So happy I found a replacement inner ball in Australia and not overseas .Strong durable plastic to withstand even the hardest head on hits and violent shaking . She loves her ball and was very happy when the postman left it .
Store owner replied:
Hi Robyn,
Just wanted to reach out and say you need to pump your cover up. It isnt our cover I can see but it they are grabbing it like this the inner ball wont last. The cover need to be tight:)
Our dog Frida loves her herding ball! It gives her a great workout and she gets to run gently as well as work out how to keep it under her control. Trudi was very responsive when contacted and we are very impressed with this product. As Frida is a lab blue heeler cross, the herding ball caters for her herding instincts which a regular ball fails to do. We would highly recommend this product.
Store owner replied:
Hi Camille,
Look at Freda go! she is a natural :)
Thank you so much for sharing this and I am so glad we got things sorted for you.
Trudi x
Store owner replied:
Hi Ella,
Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know.
Love the cheeky smile and of course the booty :)
Trudi
Our one year old German Shepherd loved his ball. He went nuts over it.
Unfortunately he was a bit rough I think and the inner ball popped. Customer service was amazing. But he popped another one as well. I would love to give it another go cause he was so obsessed with it, but not sure it’ll last. Totally recommend the ball as it was a big hit and the customer service was great.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for sharing this Lisa! We love to hear that your Golden is loving her herding ball! So much fun
Mia :))
What a great company to deal with! We purchased a ball a couple of months ago and our Evie loved it. All those BC traits kicked in. Unfortunately we had an issue with the ball remaining inflated, contacted the customer service line and the ball was immediately replaced! No problems, ball arrived quickly and we are back to a very happy doggie having her best time. Definitely recommend ball and Hound & Co.
Store owner replied:
Hi Mary, thank you so much, we love to be appreciated and we would do anything to help our customers!
Hope Evie continues to have fun :)
Trudi & Roger :)
Daphne LOVES the ball❤️ although a bit hesitant at first. She’s a very shy rescue angel & has had a rough start in life but is slowly but surely coming out of her shell but she quickly realised *Hey this my new ball* Will send video/photos soon 😍. Thank you for creating the ball for all the Pawkids out there - if I could rate 10 ⭐️ I definitely would.
Store owner replied:
Hi Deborah
So glad Daphne is enjoying it. I rescued a beautiful Keplie that I have just lost. I so wish she had the opportunity to use this ball. It would have helped her anxiety so much.
I will look forward to hopefully seeing some photos :)
Trudi
My pup is loving his new hearding ball - thank you
Store owner replied:
Hi Lesley,
Thank you so much for taking the time to send this review. I love to hear your pup is enjoying it and you have had a great experience. Does really make my day hearing that.... it is why I do what I do.
Have the best day.
Trudi x
Best toy we could get for our 6 month cattle dog.
He is getting used to it. Waiting for the rain to settle down and then we would video him enjoying relentlessly.
Thanks Trudi for the wonderful toy which keeps stumpy busy and he can’t bite it😊(Saves us money).
Thanks for replying back and attending to inner ball issues.
Wishing hound n co best wishes, you are helping us to tire our pets.
Cheers
My Bordoodle has never been as excited about anything else ever. He loves his herding ball.
We had a problem with a slow leak in the inner ball to start with, which was replaced immediately and without a problem.
Very happy with purchase.
Max our blue stumpy tail absolutely loves his herding ball . Can go for a long walk an still has to come home an play with it as soon as he walks in the gate
Store owner replied:
Hi Ron,
Great to hear the inner ball is holding out. Always good to see other breeds enjoying it especially a Staffy.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Trudi
Store owner replied:
Hi Wendy
Thats so great to hear…. Thanks for sharing this 😀
Thank you so much for sending the new inner ball. we have been away so Ringa has only had 1 go with the new one so far, it really tires him out as he in constantly chasing and herding the ball its quite funny to watch as he pushes it up with his nose and flicks it up in the air.
I will keep you posted on his progress but hoping he doesnt get his teeth through this one, again thanks
My boys live the Herding Ball. I have two Koolies. We did have trouble with the first inner ball, as it had a small hole in it, however the team at Hound&Co sent a replacement free of charge and we’ve had no issues with the new ball. 🙂
Didn't know which size would be better for our ball obsessed rescue kelpie - doesn't matter as she loves both & the larger one is great for big open areas.
This all started with my great idea. Actually, scratch that. It started with me destroying another toy, and Trudi deciding enough was enough.
Luckily, she knew exactly what an energetic pup like me needed: toys tough enough to survive playtime, and fun enough to let my natural instincts loose.
Together we built Hound & Co, where I personally test and approve every single toy. It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it.