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Lamest Gadget of the Month: Go Dog Go

Donald Bunuel  Thursday, August 27, 2009

While it’s still nice out, you probably like to take a little trip, or spend sometime outside, with man’s best friend.

And what do we usually do with our dogs? Throw tennis balls to them, of course.

But here is a great example of American laziness.

godoggo Lamest Gadget of the Month: Go Dog Go

The GoDogGo is an automatic tennis ball launcher. Yup, that’s right, Americans are now even too lazy to throw a freaking tennis ball to their dog. Let’s look at how tiring this can be.

You pick up a ball, tilt back your arm, move your arm forward and release. Here’s the most exhausting part, your dog runs after the ball and returns it to you. Wow. I just worked up a sweat thinking about it.

So here’s how the GoDogGo works.

You can load up to fifteen balls and have it launch them every 7 to 14 seconds. It can be set up to go from 15 feet to 30 feet, so you may still have to go outside to use it. I know, what a drag. Even the manual setting isn’t even really “manual” as you can use a remote control to dictate how many balls to launch.

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The GoDogGo can be plugged into an outlet using an AC adapter, if your around an outlet, or it can use 6 D batteries for a whooping five hours of use if you’re out and about.

Now if you weren’t already sold on this awesome product, the price will defiantly get you. The GoDogGo will only set you back $149.95.

Or, you could just go to PetSmart and buy a tennis ball for under a buck. Then you could actually throw the damn thing and spend some real quality time with your pooch.

To be fair, it looks like it actually works, and the dog in the above video seems to be having a good time. But, have we really become this lethargic?

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4 Responses to “Lamest Gadget of the Month: Go Dog Go”

Posted by: guest - September 15th, 2009 at 7:48 am

You've obviously never had a dog, or an active one at least. You have zero idea how much dogs like border collies, labs, cattle dogs, etc want to play. Most people dont have time to throw a ball for 8 hours because thats how long many dogs will go, including mine. Perhaps you should atr least try raising a dog before commenting on something you clearly have no understanding of! Thanks and enjoy!

Posted by: guest - September 18th, 2009 at 3:24 pm

I have to disagree. Sure it can be tiring, but so what? This gadget may have temporary "cute" appeal, but it's just that: a gadget. I grew up with high-energy dogs, and I still own one now (Lab).

Posted by: small dog fence - November 1st, 2009 at 12:47 pm

To be honest I would never call it a lamest gadet.

Posted by: Simon - November 12th, 2009 at 12:51 am

i think it's a great idea for people who have to leave dogs for so long during the day due to work commitments. It can only improve on the dogs quality of life and that's a good thing right?