Watching the documentary now redsheperd, thanks for posting that! I remember watching a story about a lady, also with a caiman (I think) who seemed genuinely bonded to her, too...she got a second one after some years and the first developed an attitude and truly seemed jealous of the new one. They definitely appear to be more intelligent and emotional than most give them credit for.
KMG, make sure to add that YOU will brush its teeth every day; you'll wear her down eventually
Seeing him with the kindergarteners made me anxious lol