Chuckit!

Chuckit! is a fetch-focused dog toy brand built around two things: a high-bounce rubber ball and a hands-free launcher that throws it farther than your arm can. At Ashario Pets we carry the core of that system — the Chuckit! Ultra Ball in medium and the Chuckit! Launcher Jr — currently ranging from $15.85 to $18.49 CAD.

Which Chuckit! dog toy should you start with?

If your dog already brings the ball back, start with the ball alone. The Ultra Ball is the piece most owners replace over time, so a two-pack means play doesn't end when one rolls under the deck or into the creek.

If you have a dog who could chase all afternoon and you'd rather not throw a hundred times, add the launcher. Launcher Jr is the compact version of the Chuckit! throwing arm — easier to pack into a bag for a walk to the park than a full-length model, and it lets you pick the ball up without touching it.

Matching the ball to your dog

• Medium Ultra Ball — the standard size for most mid-size and larger breeds, and the size the Launcher Jr is built around.
• Energy level matters more than breed — a driven retriever-type dog of any size will get more out of a launcher than a dog who prefers a short toss in the yard.
• Check the fit — a dog should be able to carry the ball comfortably without it disappearing into the back of the mouth. Size up for large breeds, down for small ones.

Ball and launcher, or ball on its own?

Buying both together is the usual route for owners of high-drive dogs, because the launcher and the medium Ultra Ball are designed to work as a pair. Owners of gentler chewers or casual fetchers often do fine with just the balls, kept as a rotating pair so one is always clean and dry.

Keeping fetch gear lasting

Chuckit! balls are made for chasing and carrying, not for sustained chewing. Put the ball away between sessions the way you would a frisbee, and supervise dogs who like to work a toy apart. Rinse grit off after beach or trail sessions so the surface stays grippy in the launcher cup.

Order Chuckit! toys online and we ship Canada-wide, or choose same-day pickup at our North York store if you want to head straight to the park.