Smith leatherback turtles have been raised for a long time and can recognize their owners. However, the Smith Leatherback's IQ is not very high, and it cannot recognize the owner's appearance. It can only produce conditioned reflex behaviors by being familiar with the owner's smell and voice.

When Smith leatherbacks know their owners, they will be fed by the owners. When the time came, he stretched his head out and took the initiative to climb to the side of the master, showing great excitement. When the master strokes, he basically does not resist, and he will show a very enjoyable appearance.