Have you seen this video clip - it's great! Talk about your bumper/ball launcher. Looks like a great time for all of them. http://on.aol.com/video/watch-adorable-elephant-and-dog-play-catch-517934979?hp=1&playlist=127155&icid=maing-grid7%7Cnetscape%7Cdl11%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D375809 I love elephants, labs, water AND I live right on the river.... think I could talk my husband into one of these? LOL Enjoy! Valerie