I am very patient with them I understand their personalities quickly animals are very comfortable with me can't seem to warm up quickly and listen to my commands. I understand how to approach a skittish animal and let them gain trust in me I've never had a problem with the strangers dog because I respected space. I own a two-year-old Shepherd Boxer Lab mix and she is very obedient and sweet dog I have never disciplined that dog physically only with love and understanding. I don't at all believe in yelling or hitting an animal to teach them to do what you want they need to trust you in order to listen to you and then they will be wonderful pets. Dogs are like wonderful gifts that should be treated with the utmost respect care and understanding