The Nero Ball Classic TM – K-9 Ball On a Rope Reward and Exercise Toy – Police K-9 – Schutzhund
$15.95
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Product description
Build Drive. Reward Focus. Strengthen Your Bond.
USED BY WORKING DOG HANDLERS WORLDWIDE
Nero Ball Classic gives you fast, controlled rewards with a comfortable rope grip—made for fetch, tugs, and focused handler engagement.
The ORIGINAL Nero Ball Classic Dog Reward Ball on a rope since 2005
Named after our dog Nero, the Nero Ball Classic was first created in our home in Tampa, Florida based on research and real world use from Police K-9 handlers. The result, a ball on a rope reward ball that builds drive, motiviation, and bond with your dog.
The Original Nero Ball Classic
The Nero Ball Classic makes play feel purposeful. Toss it for a quick fetch, give a short tug to celebrate a sit or stay, and guide your dog back into position with the rope when you’re ready for another turn. It’s easy to spot with his high visibility orange color and strong easy to hold rope, so you can reward the behaviors you love—without winding your dog up too much.
Use cases: Backyard fetch • Reward after a calm door sit • Loose-leash check-ins • Recall practice • Short indoor play sessions Note: Use as a reward/fetch toy; not for chewing.
Supporters of Police and Military K-9 and Working Dog Teams Worldwide
Sheriff K-9
Police K-9
Police K-9
Multiple Ways To Use The Nero Ball Classic To Exercise and Reward Your Dog
Tugging Games
Unlike other dog balls, the Nero Ball has a rope allowing your to play tug and engage while play.
Bonding
Your dog will come to you as a sense of enjoyment when playing with their Nero Ball
Fetch Games
Playing fetch is one of the best ways to exercise your dog while also promoting obedience and drive.
Reward
Reward your dog with a Nero Ball Classic for behaviors well done and to make training more enjoyable.
Hours of Fun with the Nero Ball Classic
Strong Enough For Daily Exercise and Training
Built from working-dog training needs, the Classic gives you control at the moment that matters—the payoff. Direct the reward to the correct line of travel, reinforce forward motion, and keep hands out of the picture with the rope grip. Compact, visible, and easy to stow, it’s ready for your next rep in obedience chains, detection transitions, and focused heeling.
Motivate, Reward, Bond.
Safety: Not a chew toy; supervised play only. Retire if damaged.
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 2.75 x 2.75 x 2.75 inches; 5.6 ounces
Item model number : The-4054
Date First Available : December 15, 2014
Manufacturer : The Nero Ball
ASIN : B00R1QMZ7C
Best Sellers Rank: #26,543 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #86 in Dog Rope Toys
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The Nero Ball USED BY POLICE AND MILITARY K-9 UNITS WORLDWIDE! – Whether it’s searching for bombs at a stadium or drugs during a search warrant, REAL working dog teams worldwide use The Nero Ball as their reward toy.
PET SAFE RUBBER BALL AND STRONG NYLON ROPE – Our Nero Ball Classic TM is made from a high quality special pet grade rubber blended with mint to help prevent bad breathe. The Ball is attached to a strong nylon rope with a non slip loop.
SAFER ON YOUR DOGS TEETH THAN A TENNIS BALL – Tennis balls are made with a highly abrasive synthetic fiber that actual wears down dog’s teeth. The NERO BALL CLASSIC TM is much safer and does not wear down teeth. EXCLUSIVE Mint Rubber blend helps keep breath fresh
NO LAUNCHER NEEDED – Unlike other products on the market that require you to carry around a cumbersome ball launcher, the NERO BALL CLASSIC TM can be thrown far distances by flinging it with the rope.
USED TO MOTIVATE – REWARD – AND BOND WITH YOU AND YOUR DOG. – Proceeds from sales goes to donate NERO BALLS to Police and Military K-9 Units around the world.
12 reviews for The Nero Ball Classic TM – K-9 Ball On a Rope Reward and Exercise Toy – Police K-9 – Schutzhund
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OhThoseTervs –
What I’ve been looking for
Just got my Nero Ball. Only used it once, but really like it. I’ve tried other “ball on a string” type toys, with unsatisfactory results. I’ll be using it as a training reward, and my boy, who is a pretty ferocious tugger, is going to learn 2 new things with this ball. 1st, to target the ball instead of the rope, and 2nd, that it’s for a little gentle tugging instead of the full throttle stuff he does otherwise. After our 1st session with the Nero Ball, he’s picking up on the new rules quickly. We’ll see how it does long term, but I think this is one I’ll stay with.*UPDATE* Been using my Nero Ball for a month now. I’m tempted to call it the ‘Hero Ball’ because it’s just that terrific!! For me, the key has been putting in the time to allow both myself & my dog to develop the skill to use this tool smoothly. May sound strange, but using a toy as a training reward requires practice, and each different toy configuration requires different handling. It’s time well spent – we’re both having a lot of fun!Kudos to the designer of this ball. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the length & material of the rope (just the right length that the dog won’t step on it; material is easy on the hand while still being tough enough to withstand a few toothy grabs; the loop is the perfect size to grab for a little tug or to pass the ball through to slip-knot it onto a belt loop). The ball is also just right. The knobs make it non-slip, the rubber eliminates tennis ball fuzz concerns, and being semi-hard and hollow makes it slightly compress-able, which makes it a higher value reward than a solid ball that can’t be compressed.While this ball will not work for every application or for every dog, if you carefully read & understand the information provided and don’t expect it to work outside those parameters, you will be pleasantly surprised by a very well designed, well constructed tool that you can use to enhance your training or play sessions with your dog.
NorthernGypsyBlog –
My German Shepherd is obsessed!
My German Shepherd is obsessed with this! It is one of her favorite toys. Easy to clean too!
Mark –
Nice toy
This product is generally durable and easy to throw. However, the original rope knot came undone after just four throws, per my wife. Unfortunately, my knot-tying skills are limited to fishing knots and slip knots, which is on me. While I can’t give a perfect score, I believe it deserves a 4.5 out of 5 stars due to the knot issue. A simple solution would be to apply heat shrink tubing over the knot and heat it to secure it, which would enhance its reliability and potentially elevate the rating to a perfect five stars.
Norma –
Great for training
My dog loved the toy. He was very motivated to train and get rewarded to play with the toy. Everything about the toy is high quality. My dog loves chewing through ropes so for us it did not last long enough but my dog still plays with the ball. I will be ordering a new soon.
Lu –
Dogs aren’t interested
It’s very sturdy and probably works great in training. My dog is just not interested.
K Madsen –
Good value
Well made & sturdy…should hold up to my German Shepard’s aggressive chewing
Donald L. Krahmer Jr. –
Dog Chewed through rope
Dog loved but chewed threw rope in two days!
JSH –
The ball has held up great against a serious chewer
The ball has held up great against a serious chewer. The rope was in pieces after turning my back for a few minutes. My lab likes the ball a lot, so I got some more 1/2 inch polyester climbing rope for it. She loves to spin me in my swivel chair (moving tug of war). There is nothing wrong with the rope that comes with the ball. My sweet monster will go through the premium climbing rope too, if I don’t pay attention. There is a disclaimer in the description that says to remove the rope if the ball is used for a chew toy. I would say that is very good advice.
Jan Stehlik –
Work very good
Amazon Customer –
Is great for training
Brad –
75lb male GSD made short work of separating ball from retention lanyard/ropeLooking for similar product that is a tad more robust for an aggressive (I must destroy u) chewer
Client Kindle –
Je l’ai depuis quelques mois et toujours aussi solide même après avoir été perdu dans un lac pendant un temps mon chien l’adore