We are excited to announce that Cascadia Treibball Club will be hosting our first Treibball Workshop on September 14, 2019. Come learn the basics of treibball!
Visit our workshop page for all of the info! We are offering a $20 discount on working spots if you register by July 31.
Fitness balls come in a range of sizes and selecting the right ball for your dog is important. NATE and ATA specify ball sizing by dog height at the shoulders/chest. If you don’t know your dog’s height check our post on how to measure.
NATE rules provide a range of ball sizes based on heightt.
| CLASS | DOG HEIGHT | BALL SIZE | BALL SIZE ALLOWABLE RANGE |
| Mini | 9” (22.5 cm) & under | 25 cm | 18 cm (7 inches) up to 30cm (11.5inches) ** lighter weight balls may be used |
| X-Small | Over 9”(22.9 cm) up to 14” (35.5 cm) | 35 cm | 30 cm (11.5 inches) up to 40cm (15.75 inches) |
| Small | Over 14” (35.5 cm) up to 18” (45.7cm) | 45 cm | 40 cm (15.75 inches) up to 50 cm (19.75 inches) |
| Medium | Over 18” (45.7 cm) up to 22” (55.8 cm) | 55 cm | 50 cm (19.75 inches) up to 60cm (23.5 inches) |
| Large | Over 22” up to 26” | 65 cm | 60 cm (23.5 inches) up to 70cm (27.5 inches) |
| X-Large | Over 26” (66 cm) | 75 cm | 70 cm (27.5 inches) up to 80cm (31.5 inches) |
American Treibball Association says the ball should be at the dog’s shoulder/chest level and recommends the following ball sizing
21.5″ = 75 cm (Giant Breeds)
19.1″ = 65 cm (Large Breeds)
17.5″ = 55 cm (Medium Breeds)
15.5″ = 45 cm (Small Breeds)
13″ and under = 35 cm (Toy Breeds) use kid’s play balls from the toy section of any retailer.
In a recent episode of Hannah Branigan’s podcast Drinking From the Toilet, she discusses adding distance to your behaviors. It’s not specifically about treibball, but the same skills apply to building your distance when sending your dog out to a target or to go out to a ball.
