Sweetie duo lilac and orange

Sweetie balls: lilac + orange

Sweetie ball – Eco-friendly training toy with a treat pocket

The Sweetie ball is a highly motivating eco-friendly dog training toy: the heady scent of genuine leather and wool combined with the treat pocket inside makes this a highly enticing reward for most dogs. This toy has been designed for food-driven dogs who love to play and chase their reward.

Eco-friendly & sustainable materials

The Sweetie ball is handcrafted in Finland using genuine leather scraps recovered from a local furniture factory. This gives new life to high-quality leather that would otherwise go to waste, making it a responsible and ecological choice.

✔ Made from recycled high-quality furniture leather

✔ Supports circular production and reduces material waste

✔ Stuffed with sheep’s wool from a local Finnish farm, scoured and brushed to stay natural and soft

✔ Durable construction for long training life — sustainability through longevity

Dogs love the feel – soft and extra rewarding

The irresistible combination of genuine leather, natural sheep’s wool and a hidden treat pocket makes Sweetie an engaging and effective reward toy for training and dog sports.

The Sweetie ball is designed around dogs’ natural food and play instincts:

• Soft genuine leather with a natural scent dogs love
• Sheep’s wool filling adds softness and temptation
• Treat pocket inside makes the toy highly motivating
• Easy to grip, carry and chase
• Encourages engagement, focus and drive
• Suitable for puppies and adult dogs — soft, tooth-friendly materials
• Ideal for training, dog sports and rewarding, especially for food-motivated dogs or dogs who are learning to play with toys

Makes training more effective and fun

Sweetie is designed to improve the precision and quality of rewarding. It features a high-quality, durable Velcro fastening, specifically chosen for repeated training use, so the treat pocket stays secure session after session.

• Leather adds a nice throwing weight, helping the ball land exactly where you aim
• Velcro-closed treat pocket
  • Tighter closure = more challenge and secure throws
  • Looser closure = quicker access to treats
• Polyester lining inside the pocket is easy to wipe clean
• Soft polyester binding around the edges ensures a comfortable mouth feel

Perfect for dogs who enjoy chasing their reward and working to open the toy — either independently or with guidance from the handler.

Handmade in Finland

Each Sweetie ball is 100% designed and handmade in Finland, reflecting Joy of Dog Sports’ commitment to quality craftsmanship, ethical production and thoughtful design and support to local production and responsible manufacturing.

Technical key features – Sweetie ball

Material & construction

• Made from genuine heavy-duty leather scraps from a Finnish furniture factory (Pohjanmaan Kaluste)
• Upcycled leather: leftover scraps are reused as toys
• 100% designed and handmade in Finland
• EU REACH certified leather — toxin-free and processed without hazardous substances
• Filled with sheep’s wool from a local Finnish sheep farm
• Treat pocket opening up in the middle, durable Velcro fastening
• Wool stuffing is wool top — scoured, brushed and minimally processed
• Easy-clean polyester lining inside the treat pocket

Properties & usage

• Weight: 55 g
• Size: 10×10 cm
• Handmade — weight and filling may vary slightly
• For interactive play only — never leave your dog unattended
• Suitable for food-driven dogs who enjoy play, chewing, carrying, chasing and problem-solving or who are learning to play
• Leather provides accurate throwing weight for training
• Treat as a genuine leather product: avoid getting the toy wet or using in freezing temperatures to preserve durability and softness
• Wipe gently with a damp cloth or brush the toy if needed; do not soak
• Wool-stuffed toys may smell stronger if wet
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Best playing experience and durability achieved with the right-sized toy for your dog

Eco & safety

• Eco-friendly, upcycled leather reduces waste and gives leftover materials new life
• Natural materials your dog loves — durable, soft and engaging
• Encourages responsible, sustainable dog toy choices

Choosing the right toy size

For the best playing experience, durability, and safety, it’s important to select a toy that suits your dog’s size and strength.

• Small dogs and puppies (e.g., Miniature Poodles): IttyBitty, TeenyTiny, Cutie, SqueakyCutie, Sweetie
• Medium dogs (e.g., Shetland Sheepdogs): Cutie, SqueakyCutie, Chewie, SqueakyChewie, Sweetie
• Large dogs (e.g., Border Collies): Chewie, SqueakyChewie, Hefty, Mighty, Toughie, Sweetie, Sweetie XL
• Very large or powerful dogs (e.g., Belgian Shepherds): Toughie or Toughie XL

Selecting the correct size ensures the toy is engaging, long-lasting, and safe for your dog’s play style.