Tennis Ball Launcher, Automatic Dog Ball Launcher, Ball Throwing Machine for Dogs
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Automatic Dog Ball Launcher
The dog's owner created an automatic dog tennis ball launcher to relieve his tennis elbow and potential physical exhaustion from repeated throws.
A similar application for an automatic dog ball launcher was created by the innovative engineering students at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada as part of the CanAssist program. An automatic ball thrower was created to help wheelchair bound, Bill, a former mountain biker with limited mobility to continue to enjoy playing fetch with his dog Dexter. The design was later adapted with less projectile for indoor use for another patient, Shannon, so she could play fetch with her dog Austin. Their stories can be found here.
MAKE YOUR OWN AUTOMATIC TENNIS BALL MACHINE
A 33 page PDF with information on the University of Victoria's "Automated Dog Ball Throwing Ball Machine" can be found here.
Image Source: "Jerry Needs No Help Playing With His Ball", lamgngo, youtube.com
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February 16, 2009
Jerry needs no help playing with his ball.
I built the ball machine because I thought my dog Jerry, might like it and that it would be something fun for me to build. So after two years of on and off work, with many safety features such as IR proximity sensors to protect Jerry and my son from the machine, I finally complete. Far from being a replacement for me, I was always right there with him enjoying his fun. And with all the troubles that I went through to build the ball machine, I still end up throwing more balls than that the machine could count! According to the computer, he played with the machine by himself only 3 times in his life. I recently put this video on YouTube to keep alive my earlier memories of him and (hopefully) provide some "humorous distractions" for anyone that might drop by. Please enjoy the video.
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What Do You Think About Automatic Tennis Ball Machines?
Cruel or Clever?
Anyone who's ever owned a lab or any other tennis ball chasing dog knows that even when their tongues are hanging way out of their mouths and they're breathing heavily, that dogs will out chase the arm sockets out of any owner.
Some pet owners were concerned that Jerry, the tennis ball chasing dog was having to play on his own. But his owner has reassured people the automatic tennis ball throwing machine is to prevent stress on his own body and that they enjoy the automatic tennis ball launching machine together.
Automatic Tennis Ball Machine For Dogs
Automatic Fetch Machine For Dogs
GoDogGo Automatic Ball Fetch Machine For Dogs
Used Model Available On eBay
Description From Seller
Up for bid is a GoDogGo brand automatic tennis ball fetch machine for dogs (cats too I guess, but I've never seen a cat chase tennis balls). Let me make it clear immediately, the picture for this ad is NOT the machine for sale. The unit I am selling is an older model and is too large/difficult for me to photograph. The only difference between what you see and the unit you will get is that mine has a blue base and a red/orange color bucket (and the box looks different). Also the newer models have a wireless remote control and this model does not. It is otherwise the same product from the same manufacturer just an older version.
While eBay will not let me use the term "like new" in the title it is indeed just like a new one! The unit I am selling was used for a week, maybe two. Our dogs didn't like it and never took to it so we boxed it up and put in in the basement and there it has sat until now. Its about 5 years old, but is still in perfect, like new condition. It ships in the original carton and I even have the original paperwork and warranty card in the box. It is truly like a brand new machine. Here's what the GoDogGo website has to say about this product...
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Tennis Ball Machine
Battery Operated "Twist" Tennis Ball Machine
Tennis Battery Twist Ball Machine - Battery Powered Model
Amazon Price: (as of 12/14/2009)
This Tennis Ball Machine is meant for beginning tennis players but the manufacturer also says that "dogs that like playing fetch will like Tennis Twist too". 28 balls can get thrown every 5 seconds. This tennis ball machine comes in two versions: one battery powered, the other AC version can be plugged in. For more information about Tennis Twist, click here.
Lobster Automatic Tennis Ball Machine
#1 Best Selling Tennis Ball Machine on Amazon.com
The smallest and least expensive full-featured tennis ball machine produced in the USA. Its capable of performance found in tennis ball machines costing hundreds of dollars more.
LOB-STER® 201 Ball Bucket (EA)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
Just like their larger models, it is designed to be lightweight, rugged, and offers years of trouble-free service. It has a 50 ball capacity, fires balls up to 60 MPH, has a variable timer and delivers lobs and ground strokes.
Foot Powered Ball Launcher
Ball Stomp'R
Ball Stomp'R
Amazon Price: $5.25 (as of 12/15/2009)
Amazon.com Product Description:
The perfect toy to exercise your ball crazy canine companion. Allows you to launch the tennis ball up to 100 feet! Provides hours of interacting fetching fun! Works well with any standard tennis ball.
Manual Dog Tennis Ball Launchers
The Old Fashioned Kind Where You Throw It Yourself
Hyper Products 0008 2-Ball Hyper Dog Ball Launcher
Amazon Price: $48.75 (as of 12/15/2009)
HyperDog Tennis Ball Launcher - 2 Ball
Amazon Price: $35.43 (as of 12/15/2009)
Hyper Products 0071 Mini Hyper Dog Ball Launcher
Amazon Price: $8.23 (as of 12/15/2009)
Hyperdog Tennis Dog Launcher
Amazon Price: $20.35 (as of 12/15/2009)
Canine Hardware Chuckit! Ball Launcher - Dayglo Orange
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
Dog Leash Ball Tennis Ball Launcher
Cool New Products to Launch Tennis Balls for Dogs
Ball Stomp'r tennis ball launcher launchers tennis balls for dogs over 100 feet.
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These May Be A Bit Too Powerful
Wilson Ball Hopper Pickup
Wilson Ball Hopper Pickup 75
Amazon Price: $19.86 (as of 12/15/2009)
Amazon Customer Reviews
"Sturdy and well designed." "Nothing flimsy here" Actually only holds about 60 balls "Just drop this basket on a ball and the ball pops in; balls won't come out even if the basket is full."
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How to Train Your Dog To Fetch
101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
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Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/15/2009)
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- That video is hysterical! Thanks for sharing this great information!
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- Does anyone know where I can find a video of the story they did on the University of Victoria ball launcher for mobility impaired individuals?
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- Forget the dog, I wouldn't mind having one for myself in between writing lenses! Nice work on a unique product, Squid Angel blessed!
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