The launcher is fun and is much better suited to children – they will love this and we feel is a great toy to get them off the sofa and interacting with doggies. NERF understands the importance of toys in a dog’s life. Not only do NERF dog ball throwing toys satisfy your pooch’s curious mind, but NERF's innovative and experimental designs will change the way your dog exercises. One of the USA’s most popular brands of dog toys is now available in the UK. The NERF dog range is a fun-filled collection that has everything your pooch needs for playtime. The NERF dog toy range will make playtime exciting – and exhausting! You can choose from everything, from NERF’s famous Mini Tennis Ball Blaster to the Deluxe Air Strike Thrower and much more. What are the benefits of a NERF dog gun or ball launcher? Yes! All dogs love to play, and that’s why toys have such a key role in their development as a puppy, and their general happiness and well-being as adult dogs. Whether they love fetching tennis balls all day at the park or prefer a good, old-fashioned tug-of-war against their two-legged friends in the living room, playtime can help to ensure your hound stays fit and healthy. Both in their body and their mind.

The Nerf Dog Storm Launcher arrives ready to use, the ball already inserted into the cannon part so all you need to do is put the launcher onto the ground and stomp on it with your foot. Sounds easy? In theory absolutely! In practice, well it works….but our faces must have been a picture, a rather disappointed one sadly. We bought the 64 cm launcher to play fetch with the dogs at Benafim Shelter. Now we have seen this type of ball launcher before but have never used one. Opening this, it definitely doesn’t have the ‘ooooh this looks fun’ factor like some of the other toys, but do not let appearances put you off. From specially designed poly-cotton infill in the chew toys in this range to the triple nylon stitching and non-toxic plastics, all our throwing toys are hard-wearing and safe.A relatively new invention for dogs, automatic launchers are very much in the mould of a tennis ball machine, allowing your dog to feed a ball into the device and then have it automatically fire it into the distance. Which of course, means you don’t have to do anything at all! However, teaching your dog this self-serving skill may take time and due to the technology on show here, they often cost far more than any other type of launcher. They’re also perhaps not the greatest for taking down the park and work better as an indoor toy or garden activity. Features to consider Effort exertion Well it works and launches the ball, but we did expect it to go further. At best this launches a ball at 6 to 7 metres, but then the ball does bounce or continue to roll adding some distance. Our NERF balls for dogs mean you can keep your beloved pooch's mind stimulated with fun challenges. Not only that, but each of our hand-chosen toys in the NERF range allow your dog to interact with you and other humans in an enjoyable and safe way. How do I use a NERF toy gun? The Hyper Pet dog ball launcher is designed to launch tennis balls without straining your arms. How? Our NERF dog tennis ball blasters mean you can effortlessly launch a ball into the distance, so your dog can have hours of endless activity trying to catch it mid-flight. As your furry friend sprints after the ball, they'll get the exercise they need to keep fit, healthy, and strong. Is playtime important for dogs?

It’s only fitting then that their dog ball launchers are just as hard-wearing and high-quality, with ergonomic rubber handles for comfort and grip, as well as a flexible plastic design for longer-lasting flinging action! The Nerf Dog Stomp Launcher claims to have up to a 23 meter range. All of the team tried this launcher and you really have to have a very strong stomp to get the ball to reach anywhere near that distance. Lee angles the Nerf Dog Stomp Launcher towards the water

The doggies really, really enjoyed playing fetch as this launcher does launch a good distance! Maya had never ever seen this kind of toy before and was so enthusiastic and smiley. As were we seeing her run with her long legs in her Bambi manner. Adorable.

The Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster was secretly one of the launchers we were most excited about testing with the dogs. Well look at it, you would be too wouldn’t you? Playing with your dog has never been easier thanks to NERF. Is a NERF dog gun safe for boisterous dogs? Dog ball launchers are great because you can suddenly throw more than one metre. They aren’t so great because they are so long and cumbersome, though. Which type of dog ball launcher you choose is very much dependent on how much effort you want to exert when playing fetch with your mutt! Manual launchers If desiring an automatic dog ball launcher, you’re going to have a very tough decision to make when considering power sources. Do you want the ease of being able to take you launcher everywhere with battery power? Or do you want the cost-efficient choice of a plug-in powered model if it will only be used at home? Ball sizeDog’s love playing fetch with someone who can really help them put in the yards, so a launcher that can seriously fire or fling a ball to frightening distances should always be a priority. Some automatic models also have the option to change distances and angles, meaning you can please multiple dogs and perhaps avoid them running off in a direction they shouldn’t! Power sources Almost all dog ball launchers use the average tennis ball as their model, but this isn’t necessarily ideal for small breed dogs. For dinky dogs, try and find a launcher which utilises smaller sizes of ball, as they need to be able to get their chops around it! Opposingly, you also need to be careful you don’t buy balls and launchers which are too small for your dog, as they could swallow or get smaller balls lodged in their mouth or throat! Indoor & outdoor suitability When we opened the Hyper Pet K9 Kannon Dog Ball Launcher, our immediate thoughts were “would we really want to be taking this with us to the park?” It is quite encumbersome! Are we being far too adult like here? Let’s put that thought to one side and have some fun. Making sure your furry friend stays active is vital. Playing with a toy from the incredible NERF range is a simple and fun way of ensuring they get the daily exercise they need. Not to mention it's a great bonding activity for you and your furry friend! There was once a time when playing fetch with your dog involved a a person, a ball and a dog. Not anymore if you look at all the different products there are on the market to play fetch with your furry family member. So what exactly do these ball launchers do that we can’t? Are they worth it?