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iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher for Small Dogs – Ball Thrower Launches Mini Tennis Balls

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iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher

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  • Comes with three 1.6 inch mini-tennis balls THESE ARE NOT FULL SIZE TENNIS BALLS

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3.1 3.1

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LAUNCH THE FUN WITH IFETCH!

Drop. Fetch. Repeat. Drop the ball into the top of the toy (or train your dog to drop it) and launch the fun! Launch distance can be changed with the touch of a button.

3 MINI TENNIS BALLS INCLUDED

The iFetch launches mini tennis balls (about the size of a golf ball) so it's best for small to medium-sized dogs. For larger dogs, get the iFetch Too launcher!

PLUG IT IN OR GO CORDLESS!

Use the included power cord (110-240 volt AC) or go cordless with 6 C batteries (not included).

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Customer Reviews
3.9 out of 5 stars
2,574
3.4 out of 5 stars
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3.2 out of 5 stars
2,042
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Controls push button controls push button controls N/A
Electronic yes yes no
Power source power cord or 6 C batteries power cord or built-in rechargeable battery N/A
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 8 x 8 inches; 5.75 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 C batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2014
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ iFetch, LLC
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PG3LWDK
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2,574 ratings

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Product Description

Product Description

The I Fetch dog ball launcher lets dogs play fetch to their heart’s content! Once your dog places the miniature tennis ball into the top of the I Fetch Tennis ball machine, This interactive dog toy throws it up to 30-ft. Away. Adjust the launch distance with a touch of a button, and let the fun begin. Works with the included power cord or 6 C batteries.

From the Manufacturer

Love at first launch.

Change the launch distance to 10, 20 and 30 feet with the touch of a button. It’s that easy! Ball-obsessed dogs can't get enough of this fun device. (Note: some of our customers actually have to hide the iFetch when dogs need a break!) The top of the iFetch (where your dog drops the ball) is tilted to encourage your dog to stand behind the fetch machine when the ball launches, for safety purposes. So, supervise and train your dog to wait behind (or beside) it while the machine revs up and the ball launches. We love the joy it brings to dogs and their humans. Just plug it in and launch the fun!

Best-in-show award winner!

iFetch has won praise from major news outlets across the US: New York Times, Fox News, Tech Crunch, Buzz Feed, the Today Show, and many others. iFetch won the coveted “Best in Show” award at SuperZoo, the pet industry’s largest trade show, and “First Place” at the Global Pet Expo’s New Product Showcase. The best praise for us, though, is seeing dogs enjoy it. If your dog loves fetch, they will love the iFetch.

Step 1: DROP

Train your dog to “drop!” the iFetch mini tennis ball into the iFetch. We recommend using another ball (showing another pretty blue ball will make them drop the one they have) or using treats (yum) for motivation.

Step 2: FETCH

Encourage your dog to “fetch!” once the ball flies out of the front of the iFetch. You may need to launch a few balls from the iFetch at first, showing your dog that his new toy actually throws the ball – it doesn’t eat it.

Step 3: REPEAT

Now, coax your dog to “bring!” the ball back to the iFetch for more fetching fun. Again, try using another iFetch ball or treat to get them back behind the iFetch again and ready to drop. And don’t forget - lots of praise and hugs!

A family company on a mission to create better dog toys.

We started the company with a grandfather / grandson tinkering project in the garage, followed by a successful Kickstarter campaign, and now almost four years of experience under our belts. There are a lot of dog toys on the market, but we strive for new and different. All of our products require some level of training to be able to play with the toys independently, which we think creates a wonderful bonding opportunity for owners and their pets. Even if your dog never "gets" the idea of dropping the ball into the top of the toy, you can still play and interact with them through the toy. These shared experiences are special. We like to think our toys are special too.

About the Startup

Describe your product in 3 words.

Healthy, fetching fun.

How did you come up with the idea for this product?

Our dog, Prancer, is a relentless fetcher. When Grant couldn’t do his homework because of Prancer’s insatiable love of fetch, we knew we had to do something. And the iFetch automatic ball launcher was born.

What makes your product special?

We think our iFetch automatic ball launcher is an engineering work of art. The initial prototypes used bits of HotWheels tracks, so, wow, have we come a long way since then! We designed the launcher to only launch one ball at a time on purpose. The mental energy it takes for a dog to understand where and how to drop the ball, so that it is automatically thrown for him, is pretty amazing. And mental stimulation is so important for a dog's well-being. "Use it or lose it" applies to dogs as well as humans.

What has been the best part of your startup experience?

The best part of our startup experience is seeing the videos owners post of their pets using the iFetch. Watching dogs get so excited waiting for the ball to launch makes all of the hard work worthwhile. It is truly a family affair at iFetch. Denny, though supposedly “retired”, is the CEO and patriarch of the company. His daughter, Debbie left her medical practice, to help run the company. And Grant, the idea originator, has returned as our Sales VP to “launch” his career with us (pun intended). It's been a wonderful journey.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
CHOKING HAZARD -- This toy is a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs.
CHOKING HAZARD -- Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs. To be used under the direct supervision of an adult

Important information

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Supervised Play

Legal Disclaimer

Seller is not liable for any damage to property or harm to pet incurred by use of iFetch.

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Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
2,574 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the fun factor of the pet supplies. They say it's a fun toy and provides hours of fun. They like that the three different launch settings are good for indoor and outdoor use. However, some customers have reported issues with quality and noise. They mention that the balls get stuck in the machine and the mechanism is disturbingly loud. They are also disappointed with the size, and value of the product. Customers also have different opinions on performance, ease of use, and durability.

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87 customers mention87 positive0 negative

Customers have good things to say about the fun of the iFetch. They say it's a great toy that provides hours of fun, and it stimulates their mind and keeps them active. Some customers also say that it' s able to keep their dogs occupied while they work part-time.

"This is a fun toy but is a bit loud when shooting stage balls. My corgi was afraid the first time." Read more

"...Overall, this is a good toy, and our little corgi just adores it...." Read more

"...So far no problems and loads of fun for Luke. A nice bonus is that it gives us humans a break from throwing and bending down to get the ball...." Read more

"...is still learning to drop the ball in the launcher, and has tons of fun playing with it...." Read more

283 customers mention120 positive163 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the pet supplies. Some mention that it works pretty well, while others say that it really doesn't throw the ball as far as their dog is used to. The electric cord works great and fits the plug well, but some say that the machine doesn' t throw it as far.

"...The balls do shoot out with some force so you don't want your dog looking right into it...." Read more

"...The electric cord works great and fits the plug well...." Read more

"Launcher stopped working. I contacted company as stated in box. They requested a video, which I sent. Never heard from them again...." Read more

"...The machine is great and highly recommended if your dog has no teeth or missing his/her bottom jaw which would make it impossible for them to chew..." Read more

167 customers mention87 positive80 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the pet supplies. Some mention it's well made, while others say that it' s not durable at all, the iFetch balls are a little more fragile than they should be, and they broke along the seam where the balls were glued.

"...But he also likes to chew on balls. Machine worked great, stable when winding up and throws well.BUT!!..." Read more

"...because it will not shoot the balls anymore because they have basically disintegrated and substitute replacement balls are hard to find because of..." Read more

"...It seems well-made and sturdy to me...." Read more

"...I took off the one star for the balls being so easily destroyed'....otherwise a great product...." Read more

40 customers mention15 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the pet supplies. Some mention it's very easy to train their dog to use the device, while others say that it' s not easy to training their dog. The training video is great in theory, but it''s difficult in practice.

"...more than 5 minutes of play out of this thing before it becomes an actual chore to operate, which is the opposite of its intended function...." Read more

"...It’s easy to train, but you have to know your dog and what it will like as well as how it needs to be trained to use it...." Read more

"...Day 1: Took a lot of guidance. I would have to hold my hand right by the opening and filter the ball in...." Read more

"...This on and off again business made it impossible to train my very smart dog to use it...." Read more

149 customers mention27 positive122 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the value of the pet supplies. They mention that the ifetch balls are not cheap and they are easily destroyed. The replacement balls are very expensive. The quality of the balls is also a source of frustration for some customers.

"...Worst company with worst business model with worst quality supplimental products with the worst concept for a dog toy i have ever seen in my entire..." Read more

"...They fray, split in half, fall apart. They are the worst. And they have the nerve to be expensive to boot. They are also insanely small...." Read more

"...Love this thing, but it is built very cheaply. Otherwise it's be 5 stars. I have little faith it will last more than a couple months...." Read more

"...but my problem with ANY brand of the 1.5 inch is that they are made very cheap and split open after a short time!..." Read more

124 customers mention31 positive93 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the pet toy. They mention that the balls get stuck in the machine, do not feed as well, and get jammed up in the chute. The ball stopper is also getting jammed, causing the toy to not work long. Customers also report that the wet balls do not launch and become slobbery.

"...Balls get stuck in the machine: The tennis ball type covering can get a bit frayed after a lot of play...." Read more

"...The chute does get slobbery, but I have wiped it out after each play session and all is well...." Read more

"This is a great toy for dogs that like to fetch. I would give it five stars, but there are some issues I've seen with it...." Read more

"...from the EXACT MEASUREMENTS of the 15mm ball cause it to get stuck in the chute...." Read more

122 customers mention23 positive99 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the size of the pet supplies. They mention that the mini balls are too small, difficult to get, and do not fit regular size tennis balls. The top of the launcher is not big enough, and it does not have any balls.

"...Balls are too small: This product was designed for small dogs and even so, a large dog is not going to choke on the balls...." Read more

"...And they have the nerve to be expensive to boot. They are also insanely small...." Read more

"...Also the balls are super tiny and for my mid sized breads I can't trust them alone with it for fear of them choking...." Read more

"...along with the machine, I was very concerned about how very small the iFetch balls are in comparison to a full size tennis ball since he could..." Read more

94 customers mention21 positive73 negative

Customers are not happy with the noise made by the pet supplies. They mention that it makes a noise when it's prepping to throw, the toys are not squeaky, and the unit makes clicking sounds that scared their pet.

"...Too noisy: My dog wasn’t in the least bit phased by the noise, and now the increasing pitch and click of the ball release indicates to him that the..." Read more

"This is a fun toy but is a bit loud when shooting stage balls. My corgi was afraid the first time." Read more

"Well designed but loud when it launches ( at least for a mini dog.) he will not drop the ball in himself because of the noise.." Read more

"...The Good:- Its quiet. It only runs when a ball is dropped in it, and stops after it shoots the ball...." Read more

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Alright toy
This is a great toy for dogs that like to fetch. I would give it five stars, but there are some issues I've seen with it. The fist issue is how hard it launches the balls. Eve putting it on the lowest setting, if you use the balls this comes with, your dogs will get hurt. To avoid this issue we purchased some small yellow Kong balls that are soft (pictured above). These don't bother the dogs at all when it hits them, unlike the other ones that have left welts on our dog. To help with how hard these are launched, we also opted to put the launcher on a cat perch we have on the wall. This helped it launch the ball over our dogs heads and really helped keep them from getting smacked in the face.Our second issue, is the balls that this comes with. Like I already mentioned, we had to replace them with softer balls. Other than them being as hard as rocks, the other issue is the fuzz on the ball itself. The fuzz actually puffed out so much on these balls that the launcher wouldn't take them anymore, and I had to shave them down to get it to work again.The last issue we encountered was that sometimes, for whatever reason the launcher doesn't launch the ball, and you have to shake it out of the launcher and reload it, to get it to work again.Overall, this is a good toy, and our little corgi just adores it. If you do purchase it, please think about replacing the balls it comes with for some softer ones. Those standard balls really did some damage to our larger dogs face and eyes when it hit them on accident.
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