Why this one

  • Tennis ballsUses standard tennis balls, so no special balls required.

  • Nine distancesNine settings from 8 to 30 feet.

  • Motion sensorA built-in motion sensor and rest timer come with it.

How it'll go

  1. Set the distance for your yard.
  2. Stay close for the first sessions.
  3. Use the rest timer to end the game.

What you'll notice

  • Fetch keeps going while your throwing arm gets the afternoon off.

Good to know

The catch: Larger footprint: better for outdoor use

  • Made for yards. Apartment dog? The Cheerble ball rolls around indoors.
  • A machine never gets tired, so you call the end of the game.

Skip it if: You only have indoor space. It's a big launcher made for yards; the Cheerble ball rolls around an apartment.

Quick facts

  • TypeAutomatic ball launcher
  • Use onYards, throws up to 30 feet
  • ForDogs

Not quite your mess?