I wonder what the odds are that it was his ball to start with? I bet a girl in your neighourhood lost her ball that day.
So... the dog unknowingly stole the ball.
The dogs master, sent it back, at least in the general direction.
This would explain the dogs visual disappointment in seeing it returned.
This might just restore my faith in humanity.
Or not.eaceful:
The guy kicked the ball in the opposite direction (down the hill) of where it was found (up the hill).![]()