Why it matters
Run it on timed intervals of 4, 7 or 15 seconds, or launch each ball with the remote from up to 50 ft. The wide hopper holds up to 25 balls, and distances range from about 12 to 35 ft. A safety arc and sensor shoot balls up and out; Hyper Pet asks you to train your dog to stand to the side or 3 ft in front. It includes 5 balls, rechargeable lithium batteries and an AC adapter.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Fetch-mad dogs
- Backyards
- Owners who want control
Look elsewhere if
- Unsupervised play
- Obsessive fetchers without limits
- Households with toddlers near the launcher
Pros and cons
Pros
- Remote
- Big hopper
- Timer settings
Cons
- Price
- 9 lb
- Not water resistant
Limitations to weigh
- Supervise launcher play, teach your dog to approach from the side, and cap sessions; some dogs will fetch past exhaustion or fixate on the machine.
- Use only the ball size the launcher is made for, and make sure the ball is too large for your dog to swallow.
- Skip long fetch sessions in heat and give water breaks; puppies and dogs with joint problems need shorter, gentler play.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Dog size | All Breed Sizes | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Uses (seller) | Boredom Buster, Exercise, Physical Development, Playing, Training | Retailer |
| Water resistance | Not Water Resistant | Retailer |
| Product weight | 8 pounds | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 15"L x 14.02"W x 17.99"H | Retailer |
| Material | Natural Rubber, Plastic | Retailer |
| Model number | 51370GDG | Retailer |
| In the box | 1 launcher with 5 Medium Balls | Retailer |
| Warranty | q'we | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A top-tier launcher.
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