iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher for Dogs – Launches Mini Tennis Balls, Small,Multicolored

Description

The iFetch automatic ball launcher lets dogs play fetch to
their heart’s content! Once your dog places the miniature tennis ball into the
top of the iFetch tennis ball machine, this interactive dog toy throws it 10,
20 or 30 feet. Adjust the launch distance with a touch of a button, and let
the fun begin. Works with power cord or 6 C-cell batteries. Happy fetching!
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:

• FETCH-A-HOLICS REJOICE! Automatic tennis ball launcher lets small dogs play fetch to their hearts' content. For mini tennis balls – will not work with standard sized balls.
• MINI TENNIS BALLS: Finally, a toy made for small dogs! Comes with 3 mini tennis balls (1.5-inch diameter). Use other similar sized balls too! Just try not to get them too dirty or wet – this will affect performance.
• LAUNCH-O-MATIC: Adjust the launch distance to 10, 20 or 30 feet with the touch of a button. The perfect indoor or outdoor dog toy, invented for, and tested by, own obsessed fetcher, Prancer.
• PHYSICAL & MENTAL: Stimulates dogs minds by challenging them to learn something new and strengthens the bond between the dogs and their humans
• CUSTOMER CARE: Created, owned, and still operated by the Hamill family in Austin, Texas. Call or email us directly with any questions or issues. We specialize in happy human and canine customers
• BATTERY OR PLUG: Runs on electrical power via a plug or "C" cell batteries.
• WORRY-FREE WARRANTY: Our iFetch products are backed by a one-year warranty. We know your dogs tail will wag. We want yours to wag too

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 8 x 8 inches; 3 Pounds
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1
• Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 C batteries required.
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2014
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ iFetch, LLC
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China