Here's How to Chuckit! Throw It: There's a learning curve of ten to 20 throws. Find an open area, away from people, animals, and buildings. With the ball in the Chuckit!, grip the handle firmly. Extend your arm back over your shoulder until the ball is behind you. Then swing it forward in a smooth arc. Remember to follow through. The Chuckit! will release the ball when you swing it fast enough. Techniques Aim high. The Chuckit! tends to throw the ball downward. Don't watch the Chuckit! while you throw. Instead, look where you want the ball to go. Pick It Up Holding the handle of the Chuckit!, place the ball claw over the tennis ball and press down firmly. The Chuckit! will grab the ball and hold on. Warning: Read instructions before use. High-speed flying tennis balls can cause injury. Do not use product to aim or throw directly at people or animals. Use only standard tennis balls. Be alert, ball may travel in unanticipated directions. Adult supervision recommended for children.

Discontinue use if the toy is damaged. No dog toy is indestructible, and every dog interacts with its toys differently.