Sounds likely. Then just replace the stick with a plastic bat. I've seen numerous dogs carry all kinds of sticks, branches, etc. home and so to work from there would probably be easier. But getting him to swing to throw the ball I thought was the cutest... he seems to really like it.

FWIW

He had fun.

I think they both were having fun! (* CHUCKLE *)

FWIW

They were.