Max is an educational animal ambassador educating the public on the Lynx species. Max's New Year's Eve walk in its entirety. Yes, he sticks his butte towards me and expects a pat on the hip for reassurance. He has done this since he was a cub. He will rub his scent on me (my leg) as you see twice. I don't know what he smelled in the snow as there were no deer tracks where he ventured. I found it funny but he does love snow! And he's still in training for commands... not always wanting to do what I ask. For me his behavior is 100 times better than a year ago, so I'm happy. I'm sure I can be doing better instructions or guidance for him, but I'm an educator and not an animal trainer. I'm in training too and Max has me trained quite well!