You can buy a similar "looking" ball launcher from those $2.00 shops, but don't be mistaken that they will work anything like these! Chuckit invented the Launcher, and this Mini Ball launcher for small size dogs where using a small size ball is most suitable. The amount of Flex in the shaft means it drives the ball much, much further than others with less effort. It has an ergonomic handle which means easy on the user, there is no bending over to pick up the ball either, the ball holder grips the ball on the ground, which also means no slobbery balls to hold. These can be used with a small size ball and they come with a Chuckit Tennis ball too, but we recommend you try the Ultra Balls by Chuckit, you just won't believe how good they are! The SMALL sized Ultra Balls fit this Launcher. If you are after a medium ball with the small sized launcher, please purchase the Medium launcher 12M Using a Launcher is much safer for your dog, here is why! Most people with a ball driven dog can't get big range when they throw the ball, the ball ends up going very high. This causes the ball to hit the ground and bounce high. Ball driven dogs are by now under the ball and they may leap into the air to catch it. Looks stunning but landing bad can badly injure your dog. The Chuckit Launchers drive the ball straight and far, means by the time your dogs there the ball is on the ground. No toy is 100% indestructible. It is unrealistic to expect that from any toy. The toys that we sell here at K9 Pro are the best quality and most durable that we have found. Always supervise your dog when playing with toys. Periodically inspect all toys for damage. Do not allow your dog to continue to play with a damaged or broken toy. This product is designed to be used under direct supervision with a dog.
