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Oh that's a good idea!
You can also get automatic ball-throwers that they can learn to load themselves. She sounds bright enough to learn how to use one. But it depends how much she needs you to be present for playtime. And how much she likes chasing a ball, of course.
If she likes being outside, and can't get up to too much mischief there, you could consider a dog flap. Not cheap if you also need it to be secure against burglars. But if she can take herself outside for the kind of mischief that gets her praise and attention, it might help.
I plan on getting one of those ball thrower things once my yard is fenced in. I don't want a dog flap because I am afraid the gang of raccoons that lives nearby will get into my house. The fuckers already jumped me once on my porch. I don't want them getting inside lol.
I would not recommend using a laser pointer with dogs, it can end up being a form of anxiety for dogs.
Here is one, of many, articles that talks about laser pointers being bad for dogs. https://tinyurl.com/3d6xv7ha
Oh shit. Thanks for the heads up.