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Everly™ Herding Ball

Everly™ Herding Ball

check_circle First toy ever designed specifically for herding breeds

check_circle No throwing, no fetching — toss it in the yard and they work themselves

check_circle 6+ months of daily play · Free care guide included with every order

  • "My husky had zero interest in regular toys — but the second I put the Everly down, her herding instincts kicked in. She pushes it around the yard and comes inside actually tired. I've never seen her this satisfied."

    Savannah R. — Husky owner · 3 weeks
  • "Two-hour walks weren't cutting it. My Aussie was still bouncing off the walls at night. Everly finally gave her something that engages her brain — she comes in calm and collapses on the rug."

    Marcus T. — Australian Shepherd owner · 4 months
  • "We have two border collies and they were driving us insane. Now they work together herding the Everly around the yard — it's like watching them do what they were actually bred for. Absolute game changer."

    Jessica & Kyle M. — 2 Border Collies · 6 weeks

    Sizing Guide

    The ball must be too big for your dog to pick up in their mouth — that's what triggers the push-and-herd instinct instead of the grab-and-chew one. If your dog is between sizes, always go larger.

    • -Small (18") — Under 30 lbs · Corgis, Mini Aussies, Shelties, Papillons
    • -Medium (22") — 30–60 lbs · Border Collies, Aussies, Blue Heelers, Brittanys
    • -Large (25.5") — 60+ lbs · Labs, Goldens, German Shepherds, Huskies, Dobermans

    Care & Use

    The Everly is a herding tool, not a chew toy. Use it the way it's designed and most owners get 6+ months of daily play out of it.

    • -Store indoors when not in use — sun exposure fades the fabric and temperature swings affect air pressure
    • -Use on grass, dirt, or turf — not concrete, gravel, or decks with exposed screws
    • -If your dog tries to chew it, pick it up and redirect
    • -A free care guide is included with every order

    Shipping & Returns

    Orders ship within 1–2 business days. Delivery typically takes 5–8 business days within the USA.

    Give your dog 30 days with the Everly. If they don't fall in love with it, send it back for a full refund — no hoops, no hassle.

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      From owners who tried everything else first

      REAL DOGS. REAL TIRED.

      Verified customer

      My Aussie has a graveyard of toys he played with once and ignored. Was fully expecting the Everly to join them. Genuinely surprised, he's been at it every day for two weeks. Took him a minute to work out he couldn't pick it up like a normal ball, but once he started nudging it around the garden that was it. Came back inside actually tired for the first time in ages.

      Tom B. — Australian Shepherd owner · 2 weeks · Verified Buyer

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      Verified customer

      Ordered the Everly after my collie destroyed his third squeaky toy in a month. The second I put the box down he was on it - paw straight on top like he knew. He's 4 and works sheep on weekends, so I was sceptical anything indoors would hold his attention. Three weeks in and he still drags it out every evening.

      Liam C. — Border Collie owner · 3 weeks · Verified Buyer

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      Verified customer

      Doorbell rang, package arrived, and Bailey was investigating before I'd even opened it. Took a couple of days for her to fully figure out what to do with the ball, but now it's the first thing she goes for in the morning. She's a goldie so 'tired' isn't really her thing, but she's calmer in the evenings now, which is a first.

      Hannah P. — Golden Retriever owner · 1 month · Verified Buyer

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      Verified customer

      My dog had zero interest in regular toys, but the second I put the Everly down, her herding instincts kicked in. She pushes it around the yard and comes inside actually tired.

      Savannah R. — Husky owner · 3 weeks · Verified Buyer

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      Verified customer

      We have three border collies and they were driving us insane. Now they work together herding the Everly around the yard. It's like watching them do what they were actually bred for.

      Jessica & Kyle M. — 2 Border Collies · 6 weeks · Verified Buyer

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      Verified customer

      Two-hour walks weren't cutting it. My dog was still bouncing off the walls at night. Everly finally gave her something that engages her brain - she comes in calm and collapses on the rug.

      Marcus T. — Australian Shepherd owner · 4 months · Verified Buyer

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      Your Dog Isn't Bad. They're Bored.

      Herding breeds and high-drive dogs were bred to work 8+ hours a day. A walk and a chew toy isn't enough — they need an outlet for the instinct they were born with.

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      Triggers The Herding Instinct

      Too big to grab, too fun to ignore — the Everly activates the push-and-chase drive that herding breeds are genetically wired for. It's not a toy to them. It's a job.

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      Mental Stimulation, Not Just Exercise

      Chasing a tennis ball doesn't tire them mentally. Strategizing how to move a giant ball across the yard does. That mental load is what finally gets them to settle down.

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      Channels Destructive Energy

      Chewing the couch, nipping at heels, digging up the yard — those are herding behaviors with nowhere to go. Give them the right outlet and most of it disappears.

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      Self-Play That Actually Works

      No throwing, no fetching, no you-in-the-middle. Toss it in the yard and your dog gives themselves a full workout while you get your Saturday back.

      BUILT TO SURVIVE

      They've Tried. It Won't Pop.

      Every detail is engineered to eliminate the weak points dogs always find. No exposed seams, no plugs, no grip points. Just a puncture-resistant shell your dog can go all out on.

      Puncture-resistant shell with no grip points to latch onto

      Double YKK zippers hidden under a protective cover

      Reinforced seams with no plugs or indentations

      Sized so they push and chase, not grab and chew

      MAKE IT LAST

      How To Get The Most Out Of Your Everly

      The Everly is a herding tool, not a chew toy. Use it the way it's designed and most owners get 6+ months of daily play out of it.

      1. 1. Size Up When In Doubt — The ball must be too big for your dog to pick up in their mouth. That's what triggers the push-and-herd instinct instead of the grab-and-chew one. If between sizes, always go larger.
      2. 2. Use It As A Herding Ball, Not A Chew Toy — The Everly is designed to be pushed, chased, and nudged — not carried or gnawed on. If you catch your dog chewing it, pick it up and redirect.
      3. 3. Bring It Inside After Play — Store the ball indoors when not in use. Extended sun exposure fades the fabric, and leaving it out overnight invites unsupervised chewing and temperature swings that affect air pressure.
      4. 4. Keep It Away From Sharp Surfaces — Use the ball on grass, dirt, or turf — not concrete, gravel, or decks with exposed screws. Check your yard for sticks and thorns before play.
        • Small · 18" diameter

          Under 30 lbs

          Corgis, Mini Aussies, Shelties, Papillons

        • Medium · 22" diameter — Most Popular

          30–60 lbs

          Border Collies, Aussies, Blue Heelers, Brittanys

        • Large · 25.5" diameter

          60+ lbs

          Labs, Goldens, German Shepherds, Huskies, Dobermans

          • Unbox & Assemble

            Lay it out and put the inner ball inside of the outer protective shell.

          • Attach The Pump

            Connect the included pump nozzle to the valve.

          • Pump It Up

            Inflate until it's fully round with no wrinkles or sagging.

          • Zip & Let 'Em Rip

            Close the cover, toss it in the yard, and watch them go.

            30-Day "Your Dog Will Love It" Guarantee

            Not every dog takes to a herding ball right away — and that's okay. Give your dog 30 days with the Everly. If they don't fall in love with it, send it back for a full refund. No hoops. No hassle.

            • ★★★★★

              Sleeps 3 hours after play

              "She herds it around the yard for 20 minutes straight then comes inside and sleeps for 3 hours. I've never seen her this mentally satisfied from any toy."

              Tina R. — Verified Buyer · 2 weeks ago

            • ★★★★★

              Finally has a job

              "My heeler has never been this fulfilled. You can see the instinct kick in the second he sees the ball - like he finally has a job. Wish I'd bought it two years ago."

              Derek W. — Verified Buyer · 1 month ago

            • ★★★★★

              Destructive phase ended

              "My border collie's destructive phase ended the week this arrived. She finally has an outlet for what she was bred to do. Night and day difference."

              Lauren H. — Verified Buyer · 3 weeks ago

            • ★★★★★

              Behavior change almost immediate

              "Got this for my shepherd mix who used to nip at the kids' heels. Turns out she just needed something to herd. Behavior change was almost immediate."

              Jason B. — Verified Buyer · 1 week ago

            • ★★★★★

              Actually makes her think

              "I didn't realize how much mental stimulation she was missing. Normal toys don't engage her brain. This one actually makes her think and plan her moves."

              Ashley M. — Verified Buyer · 2 months ago

            • ★★★★★

              Closest thing to real sheep

              "Two Aussies, one yard, endless chaos, until this. They take turns herding it together. It's the closest thing to a real sheep they're ever gonna get."

              Chris P. — Verified Buyer · 6 weeks ago

            • ★★★★★

              Working-dog brain switched on

              "Pumped it up and the second I put it down she was off. You can see the working-dog brain switch on - she knew exactly what to do without being taught."

              Nicole K. — Verified Buyer · 3 days ago

            • ★★★★★

              Took 2 days, now obsessed

              "Giving it 4 stars only because it took my dog a couple days to warm up to it. Once the herding instinct kicked in though, she won't leave it alone."

              Rachel G. — Verified Buyer · 1 month ago

            • ★★★★★

              Sleeps through every call

              "I work from home. My shepherd used to pace and whine all day. Now she works the Everly in the yard in the morning and sleeps through every call."

              Matt J. — Verified Buyer · 5 weeks ago

            • ★★★★★

              Taps into her breed

              "Tennis balls got old fast. Fetch got boring. This is the first toy that actually taps into her breed - she doesn't want me to throw it, she wants to chase and push it."

              Katie S. — Verified Buyer · 2 weeks ago

            • ★★★★★

              He has a purpose now

              "My neighbors asked what I did to finally calm my dog down. I just pointed at the blue ball in the yard. He finally has a purpose out there."

              Brandon T. — Verified Buyer · 4 weeks ago

            • ★★★★★

              Tapering off anxiety meds

              "Our Aussie was on anxiety meds from under-stimulation. Six weeks with the Everly and our vet said we can start tapering off. Didn't expect that."

              Sarah L. — Verified Buyer · 3 months ago

              ANSWERS BEFORE YOU ASK

              Will this work for my heavy chewer or power breed?

              The Everly is designed as a push-and-chase toy, not a chew toy — and that distinction matters more than the breed. With a little coaching (we include a free care guide), most power breeds learn to push and herd the ball rather than bite it within just a few sessions. That said, we want to be honest: any inflatable ball can be punctured by a dog who's allowed to bite it repeatedly. If your dog's pattern is to lie down and gnaw on every toy regardless of size or type, the Everly may not be the right fit. The rule: it's too big to pick up, so they push. That's the instinct we want.

              What if my dog doesn't take to it?

              Some dogs engage within 30 seconds. Others need 2–3 sessions for the herding instinct to kick in. Our care guide includes a simple 3-step introduction that works for almost every dog. If after a fair trial your dog really isn't interested, our 30-day guarantee has you covered — send it back for a full refund, no hassle.

              What size should I order?

              The ball must be too big for your dog to pick up in their mouth — that's what triggers the push-and-herd instinct. Small (18") is for dogs under 30 lbs, Medium (22") for 30–60 lbs, Large (25.5") for 60+ lbs. When in doubt, always size up.

              Will it hurt my dog's teeth or nose?

              No. The Everly is designed to be pushed and nuzzled, not bitten. The soft outer shell is gentle on noses and muzzles. The ball is sized specifically so dogs push with their whole body — nose, chest, and shoulders — rather than picking it up or biting it.

              What happens if it gets a small puncture?

              The inner ball and outer protective shell are two separate layers — so a small puncture to the outer shell doesn't necessarily mean the ball is done. Contact our support team and we'll help you troubleshoot. In most cases a simple patch or replacement inner ball resolves it quickly.

              Does it deflate in cold weather?

              All inflatable balls lose some pressure in cold temperatures — that's normal physics. We recommend storing the Everly indoors between play sessions. If you notice it feeling soft in cold weather, give it a few pumps before play. The included pump makes this quick and easy.

              How long does it last?

              The Everly is a herding tool, not a chew toy. Use it the way it's designed — push, chase, herd — and most owners get 6+ months of daily play out of it. Store it indoors when not in use and keep it away from unsupervised chewing. Following the care guide that comes in every box is the single best thing you can do to maximize its lifespan.