I'm a very bubbly person and I absolutely love dogs. I love how dogs can tell straight away what sort of person you are just from your energy. If you are calm and assertive and loving the dogs will respect you and show love back. I don't believe it's by screaming that you'll get them to do what you want them to do, it's by showing them what you wish they would do and give them a nice delicious treat once they do something nice as a thank you and a nice reward for being such sweet and amazing doggies. I was raised in Portugal surrounded by ALL sorts of animals. Birds, cats, dogs, horses,etc. No matter what size, your dog will feel like home.