Kovy™ Herding Ball

Kovy™ Herding Ball is designed as a push-and-chase toy, not a chew toy — and that difference matters.

With the right size, most dogs learn to move the ball with their nose, chest, and paws instead of biting it. The goal is to make the ball too large to pick up, so your dog naturally starts pushing and herding it around the yard.

That said, we want to be clear: any inflatable ball can be punctured if a dog is allowed to bite or gnaw on it repeatedly. If your dog’s habit is to lie down and chew every toy, Kovy™ may need extra supervision.

The rule: too big to pick up, easy to push. That’s the instinct we want.

Some dogs start chasing and pushing within seconds. Others need 2–3 short sessions before the herding instinct fully clicks.

Start in an open space, let your dog sniff and explore the ball, then encourage gentle pushing instead of biting. Once they realize the ball moves when they push it, many dogs become obsessed.

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The ball should be large enough that your dog cannot easily pick it up in their mouth. That’s what encourages push-and-herd play instead of chewing or carrying.

• Small: dogs under 30 lbs — Corgis, Mini Aussies, Shelties
• Medium: dogs 30–60 lbs — Border Collies, Aussies, Blue Heelers
• Large: dogs 60+ lbs — Labs, Goldens, Shepherds, Huskies

When in doubt, size up. The goal is to make it easier to push than bite.

No. Kovy™ is designed to be firm enough for chase-and-push play, but gentler than hard plastic herding balls.

Unlike rigid plastic balls that can be rough on teeth, gums, and noses, Kovy™ uses an inflatable design that gives dogs something satisfying to move without the harsh impact of hard plastic.

Small punctures can usually be patched at home with strong repair tape on a clean, dry surface.

Because Kovy™ is an inflatable play product, proper use matters. Keep it fully inflated before play, avoid repeated biting, and use it as a supervised push-and-chase toy for best results.

Like any inflatable, Kovy™ may feel slightly softer in cold weather. This is normal and not a defect.

During colder months, store the ball indoors overnight and give it a quick top-off with air before play if needed. It only takes a short moment and helps keep the ball performing properly.

Most owners get months of daily play when Kovy™ is used properly.

For best results, keep it fully inflated before each session, prevent biting, and store it indoors between play.