Chuckit! Kick Fetch
PROBLEM: Herding dogs generally prefer ground pursuit play over traditional fetch. Soccer balls are often used for this purpose, but they are not ideal. When inflated, they are difficult for a dog to pick up. When deflated, they do not roll and therefore do not provide a good pursuit experience.
SOLUTION: Lightweight closed-cell foam, high denier ballistic polyester, natural rubber strategically placed in the bite zones; the Chuckit! Kick Fetch is made to withstand a vigorus game of fetch. The seams are cover stitched for strength, and all materials are fully bonded to prevent delamination. The recessed configuration of Chuckit!’s patented variable welt provides an array of places for a dog to pick up the ball while never interfering with kicking or rolling performance. Contrasting colors provide a dynamic visual cue to engage pursuit.
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Chuckit! Kick Fetch

Soccer balls have long been used as dog toys and training tools for herding breeds. However, for these purposes their shortcomings are many. They pop under the pressure of canine jaws; dogs can’t pick them up when inflated; and they can’t be kicked when deflated. The Chuckit! Kick Fetch is the answer to these problems: a lightweight, pop-proof, easy pick-up solution for dogs of all sizes who enjoy ground pursuit play.

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Kyle Burger
Industrial Designer Seattle, WA