>> XXX: When we put her in a bowl something especially delicious for her, she can't immediately believe it, rubs her legs, squeezes around the bowl, anxiously looks in the eyes: "It's me? Couldn’t you be me?"

It is so she fixes for people the reflex of serving delicious foods: do you want them to be rubbed and appreciated? Add the food. Training works at both ends.

With respect and recognition, your basketball.