I told him whatever it takes that is my best mate and I would do anything for him.
I love him more than I love most humans.
My dog doesn't play ball, too. She only likes stuffed squeaky toys. Maybe they remind her of puppies (mother instinct). One little teddy bear she definitely thinks is her puppy, she carries it in her mouth around the house and whines, then hides it (usually under my pillow, lol)