Hell ya Ron. Get me one of those machines and a video camera to film it, and I will run back and forth bringing the ball back.
My dog will likely run after it play with it for a sec and then run back wanting me to do it again. I have to commonly go get the ball I threw as he will chase it, but not bring it back. I don't think whoever had him before ever let him be a puppy. He is about 2 2-/2 years old and I have spent the last year trying to teach him to play.