@ArcticuKitsu
I just learned that I don't have to keep eye contact. Once an animal starts to follow me, i can turn around and walk slowly and he will keep following as long as I don't get too far ahead. Still, a rope would be an awesome addition. i'll pester Red51 to make one even if it doesn't do much of anything (much like the rolling pin currently) ;-p
Nice, yup. I love how the animals speak to you. 'Yum yum!' heh.
Animals that you tamed should run at you at full speed. That, or pick up the chicken and walk it home.