Treibball (Ball Herding for Fun)

Treibball is a new dog sport that requires your dog to herd eight large fitness balls into a net, similar to a soccer goal in 15 minutes or less. Learn the basics of the game of Treibball, a herding game for dogs of all kinds. Dogs learn to push large balls into a goal. Herding breeds are not the only dogs who excel. Great for dogs of any size. It’s fun and also helps dogs improve impulse control.

What is Treibball?

Also known as Ball Herding or Drive Ball, this is the newest dog sport to hit North America. Started in Europe around 2007, in this sport the dog must herd eight large fitness balls across the field and into a soccer net within 15 minutes. The dog uses his nose or shoulder to push the ball. No biting allowed! Your challenge is to direct your dog to each ball while you remain in place near the goal. This means your dog must respond to cues to move left, right, back, forward and stop.

Urban dogs, suburban dogs, retired agility dogs and their handlers all find ball herding a great alternative … no jumping for the dog, no running for the handler.Urban dogs, suburban dogs, retired agility dogs and their handlers all find ball herding a great alternative … no jumping for the dog, no running for the handler.

Dogs should have had a Basic Manners or Puppy Kindergarten class (or the equivalent) and have a good sit or down stay.  This is a relatively new sport that allows dogs and handlers to engage in a form of “urban herding”. Imagine a field with a small herd of pilates balls instead of sheep. Your dog’s task is to “herd” these balls to you and into the goal in the fastest time possible. For dogs and handlers looking to try something new this can be a fun way to learn new skills and drain some energy from your family pet or sport dog.

In this beginning Treibball class, you will learn to play with your dog in a whole new way! The goal of Treibball is to have your dog herd balls into a goal, similar to a soccer goal. In this class, you will start teaching your dog the fundamental skills needed to play Treibball – running to a target and pushing a ball on cue. Treibball was originally created for herding dogs without sheep to herd, but any dog can play. There is no size or breed requirement. This game is perfect for the dog that is ball crazy or likes to chase or herd things.

Treibball is a fun way to play with your dog. It’s an competitive sport for all and ages. I t promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and his handler. It’s a great way for any energetic dog who likes to run, needs a job, or any dog who likes to herd and doesn’t have sheep. Think herding meets billards! The goal is to put eight balls into the goal in correct order within 10 minutes.

If you have an high energy ball crazy dog; A dog that is too smart for her own good- A dog that you find difficult to tire even after long walks and needs a healthy fun and affordable outlet for his natural doggy drives . If so, you and your dog will absolutely love Treibball!

Treibball is a relatively new sport in the United States and was original developed in Germany. Treibball involves teaching dogs to herd a number of large exercise balls into a pen at the direction of a handler. Treibball also allows ou to take foundation behaviors- ( targeting, send out, stay , wait, directional settling on a mat and proof them in a fun way. Your dog will learn how to control and herd balls across a large field. and bring them right to your feet. This is a great activity for you and your dog to expend some pent up energy while having a blast!

Our Sports and Fun classes are taught on an ongoing basis and are tailored to your level of experience, so you never have to worry about finding a start date or the correct level, with the exception of a few of the classes. These will be specified in the descriptionof our Sports and Fun classes are taught on an ongoing basis and are tailored to your level of experience, so you never have to worry about finding a start date or the correct level, with the exception of a few of the classes.

If you’ve completed your manners training and you’re ready to learn something new and have some fun with your dog, our Sports and Fun training programs has you covered. We offer a variety of doggie sports and fun classes to keep you and your pooch physically healthy and mentally stimulated. Most of our Sports and Fun classes are taught on an on going basis and are tailored to your level of experience, so you never have to worry about finding a start date or the correct level, with the exception of a few of the classes.

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