The human being is the only animal that can say no to treats. That’s what makes us special.
A hungry dog, fish, sheep, centipede – none of them can have their favorite food in front of them and voluntarily refrain from gobbling it up, unless it’s dangerous to do so. A trained dog might hold back for a bit, but it’s really just angling for another reward (pleasing its master) and it knows it’s getting the treat anyway.
https://www.raptitude.com/2025/11/in-favor-of-giving-things-up/