..humans are prone to yelling (esp when excited). dogs are sensitive and most are natural people pleasers. as such, they are acutely aware of our emotional outburst. when i yell while watching sports, my dog doesn't cower or worry that he's in trouble because i never yell at him in response to bad behavior. *i'm not calling you a bad owner (lol). its a tough habit to break, but very helpful in the long run. *skatin' the rings of saturn*..and miles to go before i sleep...