Inessa tilts her head, considering that. "He might? Mabari are as at least as intelligent as most people. He's trained to notice what others overlook."

Garahel rumbles contentment, a bottomless well of happiness and affection even though this new person isn't giving him any treats. He can overlook that, since Cole retrieved the ball. Soon, he backs up long enough to retrieve said ball, pausing before Cole and wagging his tail hopefully.

"Well, someone's bossy. Would you like to join in on a game of fetch? If so, just hold out your hand for the ball. Otherwise, I can take it." At least if his throwing arm sends the ball onto a roof, Cole can easily retrieve it?