PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher
Fetch-obsessed dogs whose owners want hands-free play and adjustable distance settings
Multipet Lamb Chop Squeaky Plush
Gentle players and puppies who enjoy comfort toys and squeaky plush
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher
Fetch-obsessed dogs whose owners want hands-free play and adjustable distance settings
The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher is the most ambitious toy in this comparison — it genuinely enables independent fetch play, and the built-in safety sensor shows thoughtful engineering. Nine distance settings make it adaptable from apartment hallways to backyards. The $170 price and reliance on electronics are real drawbacks, but for fetch-obsessed dogs, it provides unmatched autonomous play value.
Strengths
- Automatic fetch enables independent play — dogs can load and launch balls on their own
- Nine distance settings from 8 to 30 feet adapt to indoor and outdoor spaces
- Built-in motion sensor pauses launch when dogs are too close for safety
Limitations
- Most expensive toy in this comparison at $170 — significant investment for a single toy
- Requires standard-size tennis balls — not compatible with smaller or oversized balls
- Electronic components can fail and are not field-serviceable
When to Choose Multipet Lamb Chop Squeaky Plush
Gentle players and puppies who enjoy comfort toys and squeaky plush
The Multipet Lamb Chop is a beloved comfort toy for good reason — dogs are inexplicably drawn to it, and the squeaker adds engagement. However, durability is the weakest in this comparison. This is strictly a supervised play and comfort toy, not a chew toy. For gentle players and puppies, the under-$7 price makes it easily replaceable.
Strengths
- Iconic Shari Lewis character design that dogs universally seem to love
- Built-in squeaker provides auditory stimulation and sustained interest
- Available in multiple sizes from 6 inches to 24 inches
Limitations
- Plush construction is not durable — moderate chewers can destroy it in days
- Stuffing can be pulled out and ingested if the toy is torn open
- Squeaker can be extracted and become a choking hazard
