Hubby tried to throw the dogs off by hiding the ball in a stinky sneaker but Beau dives in and perseveres under adverse conditions. Runner is unwilling to release it's prize but Beau is a stubborn boy and wins the stand off.
I think he's pretty cute showing off how clever he is, a double prize. He's got some neck muscles to keep that shoe off the ground.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNa5-e__88g