{"product_id":"rabbit-ball-classic","title":"Sporting Saint Rabbit Ball - Real Fur Dog Training Retrieve Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sporting Saint Rabbit Balls are famous fur-covered retrieve training balls handcrafted in the UK to combine natural scent, tactile interest and practical training performance. Designed to introduce dogs to real fur feel and smell early in their training, these rabbit balls encourage strong focus, confidence in pick-ups and increased engagement during both foundation and advanced drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a range of sizes and suited to a wide variety of dogs, the Rabbit Balls bring a game-relevant texture and scent into retrieve work without the full weight of larger dummy tools. Their natural fur surface helps transition dogs from basic canvas dummies toward more instinctive hunting and retrieve behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Real Fur Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing natural fur into training helps bridge the gap between canvas dummies and actual game. The rabbit fur encourages dogs to engage both tactilely and olfactorily, building confidence in pick-ups and drive toward scent-associated retrieve tasks. This can be especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouraging enthusiastic first finds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhancing locate work and scent engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting confident, secure carry habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rabbit fur also provides a sensory cue that many dogs find motivating, making training sessions more rewarding and focused without overwhelming beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in the UK with natural rabbit fur covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic ball shape for versatile retrieve drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal fur scent and texture to enhance focus and interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and easy for dogs to grip and carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for both land and water retrieve practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing scent and texture interest in retrieve work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuppy engagement and confidence building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforcing secure pick-up and carry habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLand and water retrieve practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaniels, retrievers and flushing breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: Various (puppy and adult sizes available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: Natural rabbit fur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Retrieve engagement, scent interest, early fur introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sporting Saint","offers":[{"title":"No toggle","offer_id":54200918049095,"sku":null,"price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Toggle","offer_id":54200918081863,"sku":null,"price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/0688\/0071\/files\/03ACE222-D8BD-4E79-A1BF-661480201832.jpg?v=1777713771","url":"https:\/\/www.sophsdrampetservices.co.uk\/products\/rabbit-ball-classic","provider":"Sophsdram Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}