How to teach your dog to roll a ball

A short video on how to teach your dog to roll a ball with his or her nose. This trick is alot of fun to do on those sunny days out on the field playing soccer as now the dog can join in!

[@Lulumursxxx]

This has to be one of my favourite videos I've seen so far. You can really see how she's interested in learning and is quickly learning just from a reward for putting her nose to the ball.

[@janla1120]

This would be great for young children when you are busy, as long as your dog is good with kids :)

[@AdamAshFay]

Excellent video without all the unnecessary frills.

[@korinthiaguenther2722]

I’m teaching my youngest dog to play soccer, so I’m starting with the basics

[@Krissykris1468]

If the dog does something you don't want him to do, you know that you're either making it too hard, going too fast or not being clear in what you want from the dog. Just ignore the behaviour and make it easier and try again. Success equals learning.

[@annetteferguson4944]

Excellent demo, thank you for this help, exactly what I needed to know.

[@djhireg]

So cute

[@chrissysimpson403]

WOW just found this my pup is 4 months old I already learnt him the touch and had a go at doing this he caught on really quickly ...so now ill use this lots so will eventually roll a big football ...thanks...

[@barb7680]

It's so fun to come back & view this video! In '11 I taught my Pom this trick and he STILL loves to roll the ball all these years later at age 16 ! ( search: barbara capps roll the ball)

[@kikopup]

What an awesome tutorial!

[@TheStaceySquad]

i love your videos! And luna is sooo cute!

[@annegallagher8284]

Wonderful.

[@Krissykris1468]

Yes, you can see in many of my other video's how Luna is around other people and dogs in public. She has been brought up to enjoy listening to a cue given.

[@vidgirl4444]

thank you so much! i got my chihuahua a soccer net and a ball cant wait to teach her this :)

[@terilooney]

Thanks! I was just trying to figure out how to teach this

[@cupcakesandfrogs]

I love this technique. We also have a border collie - she's only 24 months and super smart. Can you tell me what kind of treats you use for your dog? I've scrolled down on comments and quite a few people have asked the same thing. Can you please let us know what treats you use? Thanks!!!

[@caroline812]

Brill. Thank you!

lovely

[@MrBritrider]

Hi, just started watching these videos. What exactly is the purpose of clicking?

[@kman147258369]

Hey there! I have a boarder Collie as well and im trying to get him started on some tricks but he is a little crazy haha. Meaning Im trying to get him to just stay in one spot aafter petting him rather than him thinking we are playing, Any ideas or thoughts??? Thank you! and beautiful collie :)

[@callum9023]

any advice on the transition form tennis ball to soccer ball? - my pup loves to attack the soccer ball with his teeth

[@vinniedagostino7509]

awesome. i am also trying to teach my BC to bounce a ball off her nose. she is unfortunately opening her mouth and biting it while she bounces it back. any advice on how to reinforce bouncing off her nose, without baring teeth?

[@omakassim1184]

My McNab naturally pushes the ball with her nose after she fetches & drops it at my feet (she came like this from the shelter). She pushes it SO violently sometimes it ends up multiple feet away from me xD then she knows "it's too far - go get it!" and goes and gets it and replaces it by my feet...

[@leylabicho3354]

what treats give a dog?

[@AnimalEmancipation]

I started training and my dog now mostly tips the ball with her snout/nose, but I can't really figure it out to make her push the ball towards me... Maybe I have to be more patient, but when she does not get her treat for pushing it anywhere she looses her interest in it

[@ahinojoss]

What treats do you use????!!!!!!!!!

[@jamiel6405]

I’m stuck with the short distance pushing. Mine is pushing a toy cart. I can’t get her to push harder and you didn’t explain that part!! :(

[@enekinz]

its cuz she (kristin) is amazing too ;)

[@linesktt2598]

how old is your dog

[@pcj414]

you dog looks like my dog.

[@kennethbratlie6152]

I see that your dog is obedient announce to you, but the obedient when multiple dogs? making it what you want when you're out with more people? if you know what I mean

[@konraddonges7487]

My BC is absolutely crazy for her ball and there-fore I battle to train her..... she also barks non stop if her ball is not in sight.....how do I teach her that it is not ball (play) time?>??? she wants to play all hours of the night!!!!!

[@waterbender19]

my dog bites any ball i try to show, be it tennis ball or soccer ball (even our basketball which she is upset that she can't pick up) how to i get her to stop eating my soccer ball and play without ruining my ball

[@joethomson5690]

Exactly the same as me 😟

[@Simon-lv8pe]

josski32 when your teaching her if she attacks it stop her and tell her "No" and don't give her a treat

[@Haolehero]

use the michael vick technique

[@barbaramoore9934]

That is wonderful. I have a very smart cockapoo, who wants nothing more than to please me. My problem is that he wants to keep the ball if I do not have a treat, if I have a treat, he will bring it, drop it, and sit, down. He is currently learning where I want him to go potty in my yard. He is 5, and wants to play all day long, from about 2 in the afternoon, to 10 pm. Yes, he is spoiled and usually I will play with him, if he brings a toy, usually a ball, to chase. We do play hid and seek, and will stay, if treats are provided. How long do you continue to use the treats? WE have been doing this for 5 years. And he still will not stay in the house without a treat. Outside is not a problem, unless he sees a friend, or hears another dog barking, then his attention is broken. Do dogs have ADD, just asking? He is just such a puppy, He does know who is in charge, because he will listen, but most of the time, I am just so tired after work that I do not want to move for a little while. I am always telling Buttons that "I'm sorry you live with an old person, who really does not have much energy." Of course he looks at me like I have 4 heads, but he seems to understand, because he will go and sit next to me, or on the floor right by my feet. I think that it is me that is always feeling guilty, that I am not playing all the time since he is alone for about 6-7 hours during the day. My question is how can I get him to relinquish, the ball when I say without a treat. I know he thinks he is in charge and I also know it is a guilt thing!! If I do speak in a firm voice by saying "no" he will stop the behavior that I do not want, or even a series of sounds from me indicating displeasure. So, I know that he is smart enough, and will do what I ask when he knows I am serious. Thanks for any help or encouragement you can provide. Thanks Buttons Mom

[@Krissykris1468]

+Barbara Moore It sounds like you haven't phased out the treats, which you should do asap. I would suggest re-training the dog from the start using a clicker. It will change things up for the dog. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3XEiGaYaLqcrdE

[@barbaramoore9934]

thanks doing that currently, and he just loves to play!!

[@khuongphan4863]

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[@ExDeadman]

Only a coly can do 99% of dogs will never learn !

[@lexygames5663]

gary fletcher that's not true!! My german shepher PUPPY can do it, maybe not as perfect but she make it roll a little bit but she's only 5 months. So I think, if well trained, every dog can do it

[@justacooldudeuknow28]

Lol. My maltese learns everything.

[@TAGamingShow]

What really annoys me is you do it so perfect and when I look at my dog I just wNn.

[@ExDeadman]

You should not use that dog as a example on how to because he is a smart dog and most dogs are not going to be as smart as your dog !

I disagree, because the dog is not a retriever, it is a shepherd, so naturally this little princess is not programmed to go fetch the ball, unlike my lab who was bred for retrieving. Therefore, this is a good example with the right dog.

[@xx-sd1mp]

Then watch a different video.

[@TheKeithvidz]

treats are psycology no? Made all the easier with world's smartest breed, the Border Collie