Straight answers — including the ones that aren't flattering.
How long does the battery actually last?
Up to three hours of stop-and-go play on a full USB-C charge — the manufacturer's number, and stop-and-go is how dogs actually play; almost none sprint for an hour straight. Flat-out chasing drains it faster. A battery that dies in week two is the #1 complaint about balls like this — if that happens to yours inside 60 days, we replace it, same as if he'd cracked it open.
Will my dog destroy it?
It's built in two layers: a hard outer shell his teeth meet, and a sealed core they never reach. But no ball is invincible against a determined jaw with unlimited time — which is why you put it away after play. And if he does destroy it in the first 60 days, we replace it. No video, no argument.
What if my dog just ignores it?
Some dogs ignore toys that move on their own — because to them, play means you. That's exactly how this is meant to be used: you start the session, he does the chasing. Dogs that ignore a ball in an empty room will hunt one when their favorite person is in the game.
Does it work on carpet?
Hard floors and low-pile rugs: full speed. Thick carpet slows it down. If your whole house is deep-pile carpet, this isn't the right toy for you — we'd rather tell you now than after.
Is it loud on hard floors?
You'll hear it on bare hardwood. It's noticeably quieter on low-pile rugs. Most owners run the session before dinner, not at midnight.
Can he swallow a piece of it?
There are no small parts on the surface — the electronics sit sealed in the core, under the shell. Two rules keep it that way: be there while he plays, and put it away when you're done. It's a chase toy, not a chew toy.
What if it rolls under the couch?
Happens to every ball ever made. This one comes with a remote — drive it back out.
Will it scare my dog?
A few dogs startle at first. Start it in gentle mode a few feet away and let him investigate on his own terms — most dogs are chasing it within minutes. You'll get a first-session guide with your order.
$49 for a ball?
You can get a rolling ball for $12 — and the reviews on those read exactly how you'd expect. $49 buys Orbit’s sealed core, a shell built for real teeth, and 60 days where the risk is ours, not yours.
