08/07/2026
Treibball (aka Herding Balls or Push Ball) is about so much more than pushing balls.
It’s a recreational activity that gives your dog a job, provides mental exercise, strengthens teamwork, and teaches valuable training skills along the way.
My new self-paced online Treibball course takes you from introducing your dog to the first ball through advanced skills and competition, if you decide to go that far.
But the real value is what you learn along the way.
You’ll learn how to:
• Break complex behaviours into small, achievable steps
• Train multiple skills in parallel rather than strictly in sequence
• Recognize stress, frustration, and changes in arousal
• Teach your dog to manage arousal and return to thinking and problem solving
• Know when to make training easier and when to level up
• Use problem solving and persistence to build confident learners
• Adapt training to your own abilities—you can train standing, sitting, or with limited mobility
The course is great for pet dog owners, professional trainers, sport dog handlers, and service dog teams. Many of the skills developed through Treibball carry directly into service dog work, including targeting, distance work, impulse control under arousal, and problem solving.
Lessons are delivered in bite-sized videos, most under five minutes, with clear training criteria so you always know what you're working on and where to go next.
You’ll also have access to a student forum where you can ask questions, share your progress, and connect with other students 24/7.
And you get two full years of access, so there’s no need to rush.
If you're looking for a recreational activity that does more than tire your dog out—one that helps you both become better training partners—come take a look at the new Treibball course.
Ready to discover what Treibball can do for you and your dog? Find the new online course in the first comment.
