Not at all! He does like attention outside of battles, and is rather calm.

[A good pat to Houndoom's head himself before it was with a gesture Clavell stepped a little to the side. The pokémon remained seated, head tipped to one side and attention on Nen.

Might've been a little wagging sway to that tail, too.] He is gentle, and very warm to the tough due to his fire-typing.