They enjoy being petted, too.
Some will lean their heads into it just like a dog or cat and actually let themselves be stroked to sleep.
I expect that takes a level of owner trust on par with any other pet.
It’s impossible to teach them to play fetch, though.
Fascinating, because I doubt you see it in the wild. I suppose two neurological systems melded together over years or decades meld together and exchange qualities.
Thanks for the info.