Patch will sometimes drop a toy mouse at my feet when she’s looking for attention. I guess I’ll keep petting her when she brings me toy mice; one of these days if I don’t do it she might bring me a real one!
One of ours simply comes to my office, wanders in a circle around my chair, & gives a little trill. That means it’s time to come out & throw balls & assorted toys for her. I comply, since I’m staff & we both need the exercise.