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Reddit mentions of PetSafe Automatic Dog Toy Ball Launcher - Interactive Tennis Ball Thrower for Dogs Indoor & Outdoor Adjustable Range – Weather-Resistant – Options for A/C Power or Battery Operated
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We found 6 Reddit mentions of PetSafe Automatic Dog Toy Ball Launcher - Interactive Tennis Ball Thrower for Dogs Indoor & Outdoor Adjustable Range – Weather-Resistant – Options for A/C Power or Battery Operated. Here are the top ones.
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- SAFETY: Multiple sensors keep you and your dog safe; a FRONT MOTION SENSOR protects pets and people standing up to 7 feet in front of the launch area and reinforces safely loading balls into the side pocket
- DISTANCE: Launcher throws between 8-30 feet; has 9 distance settings and 6 angle settings; pull out and twist angle knob and distance knob to adjust the launcher’s range; TURN KNOBS LEFT FOR MAX DISTANCE
- PAUSE: The Automatic Ball Launcher features a 15 minute rest interval after 15 minutes of play; the rest period ensures dogs aren’t playing past the point of exhaustion
- OPTIONS: The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher can be used both indoors and outside to entertain and exercise your dogs; begin use outdoors as an introduction; use the included power cord or 6 D cell batteries (not included); water-resistant
- FLEXIBILITY: The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher works best with standard size tennis balls 2 5/8” in diameter but can be used with smaller tennis-type balls; up to 3 balls can be loaded at a time
- TRAINING: Audible tones alert you and your dog so you know when the ball is detected and will launch, when 2 second motion detection delay is activated and when 15 minute rest time begins and ends
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Gray |
| Height | 12 inches |
| Length | 12 inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 8 pounds |
| Width | 12 inches |
not sure if exact one but something like this..
Most dogs will not run around a yard unless they are playing either with another dog or their owner most dogs just chill out in the back yard when left alone. Without burning off some of that energy he's not going to want to pay attention during training.
Invest in something like this www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072J4KCVP/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1497712677&sr=8-5&keywords=automatic+ball+thrower+for+dogs if your unable to keep throwing the ball for very long. Also not every dog likes every treat. Finding treats your dog likes even if it's just boiled chicken will help in training. Border collie are great at agility training you can buy a cheap starter kit for like $100 it will come with weave poles, a jump and a tunnel. Agility not only exercises them physically but mentally as well.
I have the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher Dog Toy.
Louis adores it and it's great mindless fun, but I wont use it more than once or twice a week. It's just so predictable and so repetitive that I find it hypes him up more than it calms him down; I usually have to end a session with some calming activities.
My overall conclusion is 20 minutes of fetch+training is a significantly better brain/physical drain than 15 minutes of the fetch machine and I probably only throw the ball half as much. However, 15 minutes of fetch machine keeps that dog so busy that I can get stuff done without a dog at my feet.
Depending on your dog I would also recommend finding a place to store it away from your dog. You also want to be around when your dog uses it to switch out slimy balls with fresh balls to keep the inside parts clean.
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Automatic-Launcher-Easy-Open-Packaging/dp/B072J4KCVP/
I think this is it. Amazon
Maybe this? I don't know how the machine reloads, but if it only means dropping the ball inside, theoretically he could learn to play with himself.