I hear ya! Our 2 house-dogs are completely different personalities. Our Cairn is respectful and guests love him. Our rescued, deaf boxer is the complete opposite. We have to keep her on a short lead and beg people to NOT look at, or pat her until she calms down. She howls when we crate her during a visit, so the short lead seems the best for now. (She is the biggest challenge, training wise, I have had ever had!) My MIL has severe osteoporosis, and my nieces are very young so I am on high alert when Roxy is loose in the house and company walks in! Absolutely.... I am very aware of how our dogs are interacting with guests and just like my kids, I expect respectful behavior!