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Drop, Take and Trade
Teaching your dog to release the ball while playing fetch takes practice. Never pull something out of your
dog’s mouth or possession. Teach a reliable "Drop/Take and Trade" to ensure safety.
• Have a ball and some treats in a treat pouch or in your pocket.
• Offer the ball to your dog and say “Take”.
• Once your dog takes the ball, cue him to “Drop” and follow the cue with an offer of a treat. This is known
as the Trade.
• Once your dog finishes the treat, reengage him by cueing “Take” and offer the ball.
• Repeat the “Drop” cue. Once they drop the ball, offer a treat.
• Practice until the dog is consistently dropping the ball into your hand.
Use the same steps above to transfer the “Drop” into the Ball Launcher instead of your hand.
• Place your hand over the Hopper a few times using the “Drop” cue and rewarding him until he is
comfortable dropping the ball into the hopper.
• Once your dog learns the “Drop” cue, you can fade the treats as the opportunity to fetch becomes
the reward.
Care and Cleaning
• When play time is over, turn the Ball Launcher OFF and store it safely away.
• Do not submerge the Ball Launcher in water. Wipe down with damp cloth to clean. Do not use in the rain
or snow. Do not pour water into the unit.
• To clean Safety Sensor in the Launch Pocket, turn power OFF, then use a cotton swab or small brush to
wipe the Motion Sensor clean. Do not place your hand inside the launch pocket.
• Do not leave Ball Launcher outside in the weather.
• If the sensors become dirty in the launch pocket or there is an obstruction, turn
power OFF and wipe the sensor with a cotton swab or use an old toothbrush to
remove the obstruction. Do not place your hand inside the launch pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
PROBLEM SOLUTION
How many balls can be
loaded into the Hopper
at once?
No more than three at a time. It is recommended to load one ball
at a time for use during independent play, or when launching on
higher settings.
How big are the tennis balls? Standard-sized tennis balls are 6.67 cm diameter.
How far does the Ball
Launcher shoot the balls and
at what angle?
There are 9 distance settings and 6 angle settings. Depending on
which settings you use, the Ball Launcher will shoot the balls up to 9
metres and between 20 to 45 degrees.
Can I use the Ball Launcher
indoors and outdoors?
Yes. The Ball Launcher is specifically designed to be used indoors
and outdoors with multiple distance and angle settings.
What sizes of dogs can use
the Ball Launcher?
If the dog is capable of picking up a standard tennis ball and
dropping it into the machine, they should be able to use the Ball
Launcher. The hopper is approximately 28 cm from the ground.
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