PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher

A little necessary learning, but my dog loves it

At first the dog had to get used to the device with treats. The loudness that is often criticised I cannot understand either – it’s an electromechanical part, that’s part of it. The sensor recognises the dog (a medium‑sized terrier) and automatically adjusts the throw angle. Contra: Not for the fai… Read more

The machine is fairly lightweight, works on mains power or with six AA batteries (not supplied). When you drop the ball in, it often falls poorly about half the time, so the machine doesn’t launch it (not ideal when the dog has to play on its own)… moreover, it makes a lot of noise; over a whole day… Read more

Not suitable for anxious dogs