I’d say the only place where critters think I’m a good host is where I’ve planted a few “no-harvest” shrubs and buried a bag of nuts to forget. Squirrels will always try to steal my food, so I keep a small stockpile in a lockable tin. I never give them a reason to trust me; they’ll still try anyway. If you want to keep the animals happy, do them a favor and stay off the path. Let them roam the way they do. And remember, if you want a squirrel to leave you alone, never carry a snack that looks like a chewable toy. That’s the only rule I stick to.