Dogs
Dog Ball Launchers
Playtime, all the time.
For a ball-obsessed dog, a launcher is a game-changer: it throws much further than you can, saves your arm and back, and means you never have to pick up a slobbery ball by hand again.
Toys worth getting excited about.Find their favourites
Shop by type
Choose a section to narrow the range.
Shop dog ball launchers
Little essentials. Lots of love.
Coa Boomi Ball Lime 10"/25cm
A hard, non-chewable 10-inch (25cm) Boomi Ball for push-and-chase play, sized for German Shepherds, Rottweilers and Dobermanns
£29.99
Rosewood Flingerz Treat Ball Launcher
A 20cm thermoplastic-rubber launcher ball with textured ridges for hiding treats
£10.00
Fast UK delivery
Fast UK delivery
Fast UK delivery
Fast UK delivery
Fast UK delivery
Fast UK deliveryBall
Chuckit! Hydrofreeze Cooling Gel Ball — Medium
A freezable fetch ball with an internal reservoir that slowly releases water as the ice melts, helping keep dogs cool during summer play.
£11.49
Fast UK delivery
Dog Ball Rope Toy
- Sizes
- Green / Medium · Red / Medium · Green / Large +1 more
- Material
- EVA foam
From £4.35
Company of Animals Boomi Ball, Teal 20cm
A hard, non-chewable 8-inch (20cm) Boomi Ball for push-and-chase play, sized for Retrievers, Boxers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers
£19.99
Smart Choice Squeaky Birthday Balloon Rope Dog Toy
- Material
- polyester
- Brand
- Smart Choice / RSW International
£9.99
A little guidance
Choosing dog ball launchers
Why a launcher beats throwing by hand
A launcher extends your reach and flings a ball two or three times further, which means a high-energy dog burns off far more steam in the same walk — invaluable for working breeds and bouncy adolescents. The scoop end picks the ball up off the ground, so you keep your hands clean and dry.
It’s also easier on you: no repetitive shoulder strain and no bending to grab a muddy ball a hundred times.
Using one safely
Hard, sustained fetch isn’t ideal for every dog — the high-speed sprints and skidding stops put strain on joints, so go easy with puppies (whose growth plates are still open), seniors and dogs with joint issues. Vary fetch with sniffing and gentler games rather than launching ball after ball.
Match the launcher to the right ball size, and check balls for wear — a cracked or too-small ball is a choking risk. Avoid abrasive tennis-style balls for heavy daily chewers, as the felt can wear teeth.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
From the Knowledge Hub
Common questions
Are ball launchers good for dogs?
They’re great for exercising high-energy dogs and saving your arm — but keep sessions sensible. Endless high-speed fetch strains joints, so mix it with sniffing and calmer play, especially for puppies and seniors.
What ball size do I need for a launcher?
Use the size the launcher is designed for — too small and it’s a choking hazard, too big and it won’t throw. Check the product for the recommended ball diameter.
Is fetch bad for a dog’s joints?
Done in moderation it’s fine. The concern is repetitive sprint-and-skid stops over long sessions, which stress joints — limit intense fetch for growing puppies, older dogs and any with joint problems.
Keep browsing
Related collections from across the shop.
Free pet welcome kit
Four printable tools, zero cost
The new-pet checklist, a vaccination & worming tracker, a feeding-portion guide and a house-training chart — straight to your inbox, no spam, unsubscribe whenever.