The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I didn't know whether to laugh or think it was cruel The poor dog is obssessed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 awww lol its not creul as he doesnt have to put it back in does he! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 he didn't stop wagging his tail the whole time, I didn't find it cruel and I am a HUGE dog lover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 He looks like he's thoroughly enjoying himself! That carpet's gonna have a threadbare groove worn in it soon though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylis1980 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 that cracked me up, i want one, complete with daschund for my penny to chase, since she chases dogs chasing. strange dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 awww, bless him! What a brilliant idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 well he certainly seemed to be enjoying himself :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 That's one way to excersise a dog He's having a great time even gives the machine a nudge when he puts the ball back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Brilliant. He must be intelligent enough if he learnt where to put the ball so presumably hes intelligent enough to know not to put it back if he wants to stop playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Awww how sweet. I wouldn't say it was cruel, he does seem to be enjoying himself. Molly makes her own entertainment here at home. Her favourite game is "Push it down the stairs". She grabs a ball (her orange bouncy ball is a favourite closely followed by a tennis ball ) runs to the top of the stairs, and gives it a nudge from the top step, waits for it to bounce to the bottom of the stairs, charge down and get it, then back to the top for another go. She'll play that game for about 20mins most days Bless her A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My dog would love one of those, she plays chase the ball down the stairs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 I could have doen with one of those machien when I had Jezebel - she was obsessed with having sticks thrown for her. If you tried to ignore her, she'd whack you round the legs with the stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 That was brilliant! Clever dog! Dennis has found out that if he jumps onto the settee with his ball and nudges it off, it goes further, then he leaps off and chases it. Looks like they spot an opportunity and grab it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Great invention . I wish my dog was that clever . He brings a chewy toy for you to throw but won't let go of it first so you have to wrestle it off him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I didn't know whether to laugh or think it was cruel The poor dog is obssessed! I don't think it is cruel - not if you read the inventor's explanation, as follows: I built the ball machine because I thought my dog Jerry, might like it and that it would be something fun for me to build. So after two years of on and off work, with many safety features such as IR proximity sensors to protect Jerry and my son from the machine, I finally complete. Far from being a replacement for me, I was always right there with him enjoying his fun. And with all the troubles that I went through to build the ball machine, I still end up throwing more balls than that the machine could count! According to the computer, he played with the machine by himself only 3 times in his life. I recently put this video on YouTube to keep alive my earlier memories of him and (hopefully) provide some "humorous distractions" for anyone that might drop by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 That is the cutest dog, he's obviously really enjoying himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
