Description
PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher is an automatic ball launcher for dogs - the perfect toy for four-legged friends who love to fetch. Designed for use both on sunny days in the garden and indoors during the autumn-winter gloom, it is sure to be appreciated by dog owners with apartments without gardens, caregivers of very energetic dogs, and those with injuries who cannot participate in playtime with their pets. The device allows your dog to be entertained for a long time without your involvement. All you need to do is start the launcher and place the ball in the entry pocket, and the device will automatically launch it. To minimize the need for caregiver intervention, the design of the entry hole allows the dog to reload the ball themselves. During this time, you can freely engage in other activities. The launcher features adjustable distance (from 2.5m to 9m) and launch angle (up to 45° upward), allowing you to customize the throwing method to the spatial conditions and vary the play for your pet by occasionally changing these parameters. You can load a maximum of three standard tennis balls (max. 7.5cm in diameter) at a time. Each throw is preceded by a sound signal, helping the dog prepare for the run. One game lasts 15 minutes. After this time, the device goes into standby mode for another 15 minutes to give the dog adequate time to rest. After a quarter of an hour, if the sensor in the entry hole detects the presence of a ball, the toy resumes play. The device will continue to resume play until it is turned off using the on-off switch. With the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher, your dog stays active, learns cause-and-effect thinking, and doesn't get bored in your absence. The toy is designed with the safety of pets in mind. The device features a motion sensor on the front panel - if the dog is within 2 meters of the launcher, it will pause for 3 seconds to protect the pet from a strong impact from the ball. Additionally, there is a sensor in the exit pocket that detects the presence of objects that should not be there (e.g., a ball of an unacceptable size or another toy). Furthermore, the on-off switch allows you to stop the game at any time, and the waterproof housing prevents damage to the launcher caused by sudden weather changes or dog saliva. The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher can be powered by a cord plugged into a wall outlet or by 6 D batteries (L20 or LR20). The handle on top of the device allows for easy transport of the toy. The package includes 2 tennis balls with the launcher.
Features of the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher:
- operates automatically - throws balls for your dog for both outdoor and indoor use
- large entry hole allows the dog to insert the ball independently
- adjustable throwing distance from 2.5m to 9m
- adjustable launch angle up to 45° upward
- can load 3 balls simultaneously
- maximum ball diameter is 7.5cm
- standard tennis balls are recommended
- each throw is signaled by a sound
- after 15 minutes of play, there is a 15-minute rest period
- resumes play until turned off by the button
- motion sensor pauses launching when the dog is too close
- exit pocket sensor detects prohibited objects
- waterproof housing
- powered by mains or 6 D batteries
- 2 balls included
Dimensions of the launcher:
- Total height*: 35cm
- Device diameter**: 36cm
- Total diameter of the ball entry: 24cm
- Max. ball diameter: 7.5cm
- Base diameter: 24cm
*Height measured including the handle.
**Device diameter includes protruding knobs for adjusting distance and launch angle.
Tip: Help your dog understand how the toy works. Release the first ball outside while the dog is nearby. When the ball launches, give your pet a treat. Repeat until the dog feels comfortable near the ball launcher. Using treats, train your dog to learn to drop the ball over the launcher - initially, the dog should drop the ball into your hand and then be rewarded. Repeat this step until your pet masters it well. Once learned, practice dropping the ball over the ball entry. When the dog learns to drop the ball over the launcher, the reward will be its launch.
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