

This is why we recommend the iFetch Too interactive dog ball launcher. Other launch balls high and far, which is excellent for large and active dogs, but may be too high for smaller dogs to reload on their own. Some launchers are great for small dogs but won't hold up with a bigger breed. The most important consideration when choosing an automatic ball launcher is the size of your dog. Also, several owners have reported that the loud alarm that sounds right before a ball launches it loud enough to startle timid dogs. Unfortunately, this happens even if your dog is still playing, so you may be stuck turning it back on several times before your pooch is tuckered out. It has a rest most that automatically turns the whole thing off after 15 minutes. It's also pretty big, so it works well with large dogs, but is still small enough for several smaller dog breeds to enjoy it, too.

There is a motion sensor on the front of the unit that keeps it from launching balls if it detects anything moving within seven feet of the machine. You can teach your dog to reload the launcher on its own by dropping caught balls into the feeding tray. It works with standard size tennis balls and comes with two of them. This means a lot of variety for your dog as you go through the combinations. It has six different distance settings up to 30 feet and nine angles for launch. This is the most versatile pick of those we reviewed. Owners have also mentioned that when using battery mode that this machine uses up power quickly and needs to be recharged frequently. While using the battery mode balls won't launch as high or as far but will still be enough to give your pup some fun. It's designed to accept Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. This dog ball launcher runs with either a power adapter or on battery power. The iDogmate Big Dog ball launcher is designed to accept and keep working with wet and slobbery balls. The feeder tray is designed to capture retrieved balls easily without bouncing out before being able to reload. The arch of each launched ball is impressive, so your dog can jump and catch balls in the air rather than wait for them to bounce on the ground. And you can choose the random setting to keep your dog on its toes as it guesses how far it needs to run. It is designed to keep your dog going with several launch distances between 10 feet and 40 feet, which can be adjusted using the included remote control. For bigger dog breeds, this is the ball launcher you need.
