I have tried so many times to win Seldi's respect through combat, but every time we battle she just seems to get angrier.

[Only because she hasn't managed to kill him yet, but...details....]

Although I am glad to hear you stopped having trouble with your Arcanine! I have raised two of them, myself, and find them to be the most majestic of beasts!

[And far less violent than his Mamoswine, which is always good!!]