![]() ![]() What to Look for in an Automatic Dog Ball Launcher Power Source We also like the Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster, which is lightweight, portable, and very affordable. Our overall favorite is the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher which has settings for nine distances and six angles. Power: Manual | Range: Variable | Size: 15.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches, 1.05 pounds (mini) 22.75 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches, 1.65 pounds (full) | Ball Capacity: One Since this launcher uses a thick rubber band to fire its balls, the device will eventually wear down and become less usable. Our one issue with the Hyper Pet K9 Kannon is its durability. It launches one ball at a time, but there’s storage for two more balls along the bottom of the toy. However, there’s also a larger version suitable for big dogs. The Hyper Pet K9 Kannon Mini Launcher uses small balls that make it the perfect pick for smaller breed dog sizes. ![]() You can also pick up balls using the muzzle of the blaster so you don’t have to get your hands slimy with dog drool. The pull-back plunger can be ratcheted back a few notches, allowing you to change the distance a ball is fired. Load up a ball and pull back the lever to set the distance. This blaster works on manual power with a finger trigger. Uses a rubber band that will wear out over time Power: AC adaptor or 2 AAA batteries (small), 1 A battery (large) | Range: 10-30 feet (small) 10-40 feet (large) | Size: 11.02 x 7.87 x 7.87 inches, 3 pounds (small), 14 x 13 x 12 inches, 12.35 pounds | Ball Capacity: One The smaller version of the iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher is perfect for indoor use, but should primarily be reserved for use by smaller breeds since the small balls could be a choking hazard for large dogs. The launcher is available in two sizes: The small comes with three ping-pong-sized balls and the large with three tennis balls. You can set the distance (up to 30 or 40 feet, depending on the size launcher) or choose “random” to keep your dog guessing. You don’t have to play at all once your dog figures it out. Drop a ball in, off it goes, and then your dog can bring it back, plop it into the launcher and wait for it to be tossed again. If your pet cooperates, this interactive launcher really lets your pup entertain himself. Power: Manual | Range: Up to 50 feet | Size: 3.5 x 7.5 x 12 inches, 1.25 pounds (small) 4 x 9.25 x 17.72 inches, 2 pounds (medium), 20 x 10 x 5 inches, 1.5 pounds (large) | Ball Capacity: One It comes in three sizes, so choose based on the size of your dog. The toy only holds one ball at a time, so you either have to stash a few extra somewhere or pick it up after each throw. When (hopefully) your pup returns the ball, just pick it up from the ground with the end of the blaster, avoiding slobbery messes. You don’t need a charger or batteries to keep it working. It’s lightweight and easy to stash in a backpack or the trunk if you’re hitting the road. The Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster has an advertised range of 50 feet, though anyone familiar with Nerf blaster toys knows that they rarely achieve their maximum range. This manual blaster pops out one ball at a time with the flick of a trigger finger. Power: AC power or six D batteries | Range: 8-30 feet | Size: 12 x 13.5 x 13.5 inches, 8.96 pounds | Ball Capacity: Three The launcher can be plugged into a wall outlet or uses batteries. ![]() It’s a useful feature for dogs prone to overstimulating themselves (common with puppies), but we do wish the PetSafe Launcher had a better way to indicate when Rest Mode is occurring and when it will end-only a two-tone sound indicates the switch between active play and Rest Mode. It rests for another 15 minutes before it will start throwing balls again. To keep your dog from overdoing it, a sleep mode kicks in about 15 minutes of continuous play. The toy holds up to three balls at once (but comes with two) and fits most standard-sized tennis balls as well as some that are smaller. We especially like the motion sensor in the front that protects people or pets that are standing as far as 7 feet in front of the launch area. There are training sounds to let your pup know that a ball is about to be tossed so he can be ready to run. You can set it for nine different distances and six different angles, which all affect where the ball is thrown. There’s a lot of variability with this auto ball launcher as you choose how far the ball goes and how far it goes up in the air. Automatic Rest Mode doesn't have a visible timer
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