W7 Hermit, Honorary Ruskie W8 Hermit W10 Hermit W12 Hermit W13 Oppidian, Lawspeaker of Duckshead Bay, Straumfjord W14 Oppidian, Aldermann of Aldorice Reodcomba, Lord of Eirinsk, Duke of Sasheim
Animals should have a happiness stat that increases if they are petted every day, and there should be fun heart animation particles around their head when they get pets.
The happiness doesn't even have to effect any other part of the domestication process or the other stats, but it is required.