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.

Features:

• TENNIS BALL DOG LAUNCHER: Our auto tennis ball thrower lets small to medium dogs play fetch to their hearts' content, and is excellent for your pet's physical and mental exercise! This compact and portable automatic dog ball launcher allows you to play ball-picking games with pets effortlessly, providing your pups hours of fun! Owner supervision is recommended
• ADJUSTABLE LAUNCH DISTANCE: Our dog fetch machine can launch a mini sized tennis ball 10, 20, or 30 feet in the air, and you can easily adjust the distance all with the touch of a button, making it easy to use indoors (under 10 feet) or outdoors (all distances). We recommend running a cloth through the machine periodically to maintain performance
• INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE: Our ball shooter for dogs is perfect for providing entertainment both indoors and outdoors in the backyard, making our ball tosser a delightful companion for your pet
• WALL PLUG AND BATTERY POWERED: Our mini size tennis ball launcher includes a wall plug, and can also be used with 6 C-cell batteries (Not included) to supply power to the machine. When plugged in expect more power launching balls
• INCLUDES 3 MINI TENNIS BALLS: Our automatic dog ball launchers include 3 non-abrasive miniature sized tennis balls which measure about 1.5 inches in diameter (About the size of a golf ball), and are great for fetch. However, these balls are not meant for chewing and when too wet or dirty it may affect performance. Please periodically clean balls for best performance

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 8 x 8 inches; 5.75 Pounds
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ DWH12740
• Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 C batteries required.
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2014
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ iFetch, LLC
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
• Best Sellers Rank: #22,069 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #8 in Automatic Dog Toy Ball Launchers
• #8 in Automatic Dog Toy Ball Launchers
• Item Weight: 5.75 pounds
• Manufacturer: iFetch, LLC
• Country of Origin: China
• Item model number: DWH12740
• Batteries: 1 C batteries required.
• Date First Available: August 7, 2014
• Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 14.96 x 11.81 x 9.84 inches
• Item Dimensions LxWxH: 11 x 8 x 8 inches
• Item Weight: 5.8 Pounds
• Brand Name: iFetch
• Target Audience Keyword: dogs
• Directions: Supervised Play
• Warranty Description: manufacturer
• Model Name: Automatic Dog Ball Launcher for Small to Medium Dogs
• Color: Multicolored
• Size: Small
• Material: Plastic
• Age Range Description: All Life Stages
• Number of Items: 1
• Style: iFetch (Small/Medium Dogs)
• Breed Recommendation: Small Breeds
• Included Components: wall plug, Ball Launcher, 3 Mini tennis balls
• Specific Uses for Product: Active, Outdoor, Behavior, Indoor, Weight