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iFetch Interactive Ball Launchers for Dogs
Last Updated: April 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
819
Old Reviews
526
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 203 recent, verified reviews
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Product Reliability
29months, working, weeks, 2 months, stopped
+17%
-83%
" ... But, it stopped working after using 4 times for about 20 minutes each session. ... "
" ... We bought the iFetch after mulling over the idea for several months. ... "
" ... I’ve only had it about 2 months and it’s totally stopped working now. ... I will be buying a different brand and tossing this one in the trash. ... "
" ... Maybe I just got a dud. ... "
" ... I thought maybe the first time was a fluke, so I tried again a few days later . ... "
" ... We had this for less than 2 months when it stopped working. ... "
" ... Works well at first but quickly stopped. ... The company replaced 3 times and and that one stopped!! ... "
" ... After some investigation, I found that one of the motors was not functioning and broken. ... "
For Kids
22loves, dog, loves this toy, fun, year old
+86%
-14%
" ... Our mini schnauzer loves it. ... "
" ... It’s so fun to watch him play. ... "
" ... Our toy rattle loves this toy and will play it until she is exhausted. ... "
" ... The kids enjoy turning it all the up and shooting each other it, so yeah, that's "fun" too. ... "
" ... I have an almost 12 year old pug, he absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... The young yorkie never wants to quit and the 10 year old dachshund is loving it too. ... "
" ... Best dog toy ever. ... "
" ... still working with my 3 year old toy poodle on putting the ball in herself but it works wonderfully! ... "
Build Quality
21balls, dog, cheaply made, tennis, drop
+14%
-86%
" ... Unless I tap the inside mechanism to start the motor, the ball just falls inside and it clicks . ... "
" ... These balls are more durable, however just a tiny bit bigger than the i fetch ball. ... "
" ... When you dropped the ball in it would just sit on top and the motor would come on momentarily and then shut back off. ... "
" ... As soon as feeling the cheaply made product, I didn’t have the highest of hopes. ... I wasn’t really surprised at all by this fact since the product is extremely cheaply made out of basic plastic materials. ... "
" ... The balls broke easily in half after only a few minutes of chewing. ... "
" ... This one was defective and made totally different with instead of the rubber roller that throws the ball was now made out of plastic. ... Within 2 weeks of use the plastic wheel was chipping and within 3 days it simply stopped all together. ... "
" ... Once the ball was dropped in, it would bypass the motor trigger and get stuck in the wheels just before launching. ... "
" ... Cheaply made and defective ... "
Returns
16returned, returning, sadly, sent it back, sent
+13%
-88%
" ... It was returned after a day of use. ... "
" ... I almost returned this because my dog went through the 4 phases of acceptance with this thing. ... "
" ... I will return this. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... Returning on Monday. ... "
" ... We are returning the 2nd one. ... "
" ... I attempted to fix it . ... "
" ... So it's still nice and shiny but unfortunately it's useless and was told the window to return passed. ... "
Fit
16balls, put together, machine, gets stuck, dog
+19%
-81%
" ... Plugged it in and dropped one of the included balls into the feeder. ... "
" ... Unless I tap the inside mechanism to start the motor, the ball just falls inside and it clicks . ... until I turn it upside down to get the ball out. ... "
" ... An expensive useless ball of plastic. ... "
" ... When you dropped the ball in it would just sit on top and the motor would come on momentarily and then shut back off. ... The other times I have to turn it upside down and shake the ball out. ... "
" ... The back wasn't put together properly, it appears, so the button on the back was fully depressed and locked into that position. ... "
" ... after just a couple of hours the ifetch stopped working, the lever that holds the ball stopped releasing and now the ball doesn't shoot out . ... "
" ... After my dog mouthed the ball a couple of times it no longer fit smoothly down the chute ... "
" ... The ball falls through and gets stuck 60+% of the time. ... "
Price
12money, definitely not worth, worth the money, worth, waste of money
+17%
-83%
" ... SO MUCH money wasted on this. ... "
" ... Considering the price, those flaws don't seem reasonable and were very disappointing. ... "
" ... The quality of this item is definitely not worth the price tag. ... "
" ... The product broke after only a couple of months - it was great but 3 months is not long for the price ... "
" ... Even if it did work, it's really not worth this much money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money . ... "
" ... Cheaply made for the price. ... "
" ... not worth the money. ... "
For Fun
8toy, dog, time, idea
+100%
" ... It’s so fun to watch him play. ... "
" ... The kids enjoy turning it all the up and shooting each other it, so yeah, that's "fun" too. ... "
" ... Once she gets that it will be sooo fun! ... "
" ... I'm hoping to give it some time, and then re-introduce it again and hope that she can have fun with it again. ... "
" ... This toy is fun, but my dog got scared when we tested it. ... It will take him some time to get used to but I believe it was a great idea to make our pets enjoy some fun. ... "
Sound Quality
8dog, scares, motor, machine, loud
+25%
-75%
" ... The noise al8ne scares the dog. ... "
" ... The machine made some noise and nothing happened. ... "
" ... It made a scary chainsaw like noise one day, and just stopped working. ... "
" ... Also, the machine emitted a piercing noise that terrified my yellow Lab. ... "
" ... I'm thinking this machine isnt made that great, motor also makes a noise after a while od playing. ... "
Comfort
8human, balls, training, terriers, mechanism
+63%
-38%
" ... Having two Westhighland Terriers and two Scottish terriers with all their energy is a great way to wear them down. ... "
" ... We have not had any problems (fingers crossed) with this at all. ... "
" ... my hubby's shoulder was getting sore from throwing the ball for our 🐩, so I got this for him (and the dog haha). ... "
" ... My five-year old human, on the other hand, loves the thing. ... "
Software Platform
7ball, ifetch, dog, balls, video
+57%
-43%
" ... iFetch was quick to replace the launcher no questions asked. ... "
" ... Our dog absolutely loves this launcher! ... "
" ... My Shih-Tzu, Taz and I love the iFetch ball Launcher. ... When he gets that he doesn't need me to sit by the launcher, that will be great . ... "
" ... I love my dog and I'm glad he wants me to be his play pal, but I sure wish he would use this launcher to entertain himself without my involvement. ... "
Size
7balls, kong, travel, size, easy
+71%
-29%
" ... balls are small. ... "
" ... It would be so cool if they offered x-small sized racquetballs for this device. ... "
" ... * Easy to travel with. ... "
" ... There must be a Kong Extra Extra Small I don't know about. ... "
" ... Use Kong extra small ... "
Capacity
6feet, room, 20, floor, dog
+50%
-50%
" ... It ended up in a corner of our house, unused. ... "
" ... we couldn't get it out, so she ended up swallowing it and had to go to the emergency room. ... "
" ... Thought I might try to fix it but it's been on the shelf in the garage. ... "
Marketplace
6works as advertised, works, sent, returning, response
+67%
-33%
" ... The seller was excellent. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
Delivery
6arrived, received, product, delivery, broken
+50%
-50%
" ... Arrived broken just before Xmas!! ... "
" ... Just unboxed this item. ... "
Defective Delivery
6received, product, ifetch, defective, cheaply made
+33%
-67%
" ... Maybe I just got a dud. ... "
" ... Cheaply made and defective ... "
" ... Arrived broken just before Xmas!! ... "
" ... Received a broken iFetch. ... "
Battery Life
5stopped working, play, keeps, charger, charge
+60%
-40%
" ... Finally found something to keep her busy for hours. ... "
" ... We can play for hours. ... "
" ... Keeps him going for hours. ... "
Volume
4dog, balls, scare, noise, afraid
+25%
-75%
Network
4feet, 20, floor, distance, 10
+75%
-25%
" ... The distance switch (10 feet, 20 feet . ) ... "
" ... Can use it in the house and we have at least 20 feet of tile entry hall! ... "
" ... The pads of his feet became bloody and red from running and sliding across the floor to wall carpeting in my house. ... "
Ease of Use
3travel, set, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... It works pretty well, although on higher settings the force of the pitch moves the unit and thus changes the trajectory. ... "
" ... * Easy to travel with. ... "
Apps
3ifetch, ball, video, sit, first
+67%
-33%
" ... iFetch was quick to replace the launcher no questions asked. ... "
" ... My Shih-Tzu, Taz and I love the iFetch ball Launcher. ... When he gets that he doesn't need me to sit by the launcher, that will be great . ... "
Cables
3love, jack russell
+33%
-67%
" ... The cord was short, the balls are ping pong sized, and my big dogs couldn’t figure out how to use it. ... "
" ... Does not work with cord or batteries. ... "
Product As Described
3works as advertised, works, advertised
+100%
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 1.6 meters