Kompact9 was born from a frustration. One shared by many dog owners. Do we go on a long walk and lug the lengthy and cumbersome ball thrower with us? Or do we just go to the park and play fetch. We thought there must be a way you could do both. So, we designed and built it.

At the same time, we also wanted to create something that was easy to use (and easy to transport), for people of all ages and abilities. We specifically wanted physically challenged people to be able to use a ball launcher. Now they can.

Finally, we wanted to make it completely environmentally friendly. From the unit itself, to the hygienic drawstring bag, and the packaging it comes in. I’m ...