AFP Automatic Dog Ball Launcher Automatic Ball Launcher for Dogs

If you have a young, active puppy, I highly recommend this toy. This is actually the second launcher we’ve purchased, and this time we got the extended warranty — which I also strongly suggest. Our pup completely wore out the first one, so we bought a second with extra balls since they tend to get lost.The launcher is very versatile: it can toss balls about 3 feet, 5 to 10 feet, or even 15 to 20 feet. I recommend using it indoors only. It runs on batteries or can be plugged in, which is super convenient.My only complaint is that it’s a bit lightweight — we had to use heavy-duty Velcro and tape it to a board to keep it from sliding around when she nudges it. Also, dog slobber quickly builds up inside, and I can’t imagine how messy it would get with dirt and grass outside!Despite those minor issues, I’ll keep buying these as long as she wears them out. Overall, I give it an A+++ — a must-have for any dog owner with a ball-obsessed pup!

Just purchased my second unit. The first one lasted over six years of regular usage with no issues but finally stopped working. The new one is nearly exactly the same unit save for an added power switch on the bottom. But they've improved it, too! The new motors are much quieter and stronger than the original ones. And the 'recovery time' between each launch has been shortened. All in all great improvements to an already great machine. I highly recommend it. And our dogs absolutely agree!

My puppy LOVES fetch so this was a gift for the whole family! She just got it yesterday for Christmas and still learning how to use it but already broke the balls! They are crap. The machine works good and our puppy gets so excited. As other reviews said, it doesn’t work when the ball gets too slobbery which doesn’t take long with our pup. Will continue to decide if it’s worth the money.

This unit is not properly produced for dogs. In the manual it states to not put wet balls into the unit. What dog ball is not soaking wet while they are playing with it. The ball consistently get stuck in the Unit.This unit has never shot more than 3 launches on Battery, if it turns on at all. Purchased March 13th, Completely dead on May 21st.

The media could not be loaded. My dogs (Cavalier King Charles) are obsessed with this toy. We play it every night for at least 30 minutes and rain or shine I know they’re getting some exercise. When it’s nice, we like to play it out in the backyard. My one dog easily figured out how to drop the ball in and can entertain herself. My other guy’s a little more stubborn ha ha, but absolutely loves chasing the ball. In fact we used it so much that I finally had to buy a new one.

The media could not be loaded. I spent an hour typing up a review, and it was deleted when I tried to check on something on a different app, so this will be a lot shorter!My JRT loves this launcher, but it would be much better if it was easy to clean. The slobber, felt, and other stuff gets in the way, causing the machine to not work as well. The farthest the balls ever went was 20 feet, but not for long.The machine is also pretty loud, especially in an apartment. It would be great if there was a way to reduce that noise.It would be great if there was a rechargeable battery that came with it.Expect to get a lot of balls (it really doesn’t matter as much which ones you use, as long as they are the same size and general make up), especially if your dog likes to break them down.Other than that, watch out for your dog liking it more than anything!

The media could not be loaded. When you have a young puppy, that is very active, this is the toy that I highly recommend. This is the second one we’ve purchased and we bought the extended warranty with this one which I highly recommend also. She plum wore out the first one so we purchased the second one with extra balls. They always need extra balls because they’re getting lost. This launcher is very versatile because it can throw 3 feet, 5 to 10 feet and about 15 to 20 feet and I recommend only in the house. It is both battery operated and plug-in. My only complaint is that it is too lightweight. We had to use heavy duty Velcro and tape it to a board to keep it from shooting all over the house from her ping at it. Other than that, it’s how the dog slobber is enough to gunk up the machine. I can’t even imagine if he added dirt and grass to it. Overall I will keep purchasing if she wears this one out also. Overall I give it a rating of A+++

I don't normally write reviews for products... if I like it then I don't write anything negative. But this thing is awesome! We have a miniature Aussie Doodle and we have worn here out shooting balls and her chasing them. I have a very large room with a long expanse of about 50 feet that we use.She has gotten to the point when she hears the motor wind up she will stand in front of the device where she can see it move the ball into place to launch. As soon as she sees it, she takes off and we have the launcher set to the 30 foot setting. It's like watching a wide receiver go long, lol.We have her trained to bring the ball back. She hasn't quite figured out SHE can drop it into the hopper, instead she will set down on all fours just next to the device, play with the ball for a few seconds then drop it, ready for me to load it again.It launches the ball 30 feet on that setting, and if Cricket doesn't get it before, the ball will travel the full 50 foot distance and bounce off the back wall. We have put these three green tennis balls thru the rigour with this thing and they are holding up well. We have tried using KONG tennis balls of almost the same size and they work very well also.If I could just get her to drop the ball into the hopper, it would be perfect. If you have an active dog who likes to fetch, this thing is great.