Before we got the Chuckit ball launcher, we actually purchased a generic one which worked just as well. That one was a longer one (25-26") and because of that had the ability to launch the ball farther. It worked just as well until it cracked and we had to chuck it (har har).
Here are my pros and cons of a compact ball launcher versus a long ball launcher:
Compact Ball Launcher (18"):
Pros: Small enough fit into a backpack, launches ball far enough where I won't die trying to look for the ball when the dogs lose track of it
Cons: Have to bend down to scoop the ball into the launcher
Regular Ball Launcher (25-26"):
Pros: Can launch ball with less effort, can scoop ball into launcher without having to bend down as much
Cons: Increases potential to lose balls
And on a random note, I feel that the Chuckit we own has a weird grip. I know that they have different Chuckit ball launcher models, the "ergonomic" or "comfort grip," but doesn't having those models just acknowledging the fact that the original model isn't ergonomic? Anyway, I remember liking the grip of our generic ball launcher way more. Therefore I would recommend going to the store and checking all of them out to see which you like better.
Owning this thing humbles us. We've had this thing for almost a year and yesterday I almost hit myself in the face with ball. When the bf first tried it, he launched the ball really hard which of course bounced off the side of his parents house back towards his face. Luckily, we both still have our noses in tact.
Anyway, since I've posted photos of the Chuckit in a previous post, I leave you with a picture of the dogs with Ender doing his best class picture fake smile.
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