Ponyta noticed the trainer and a Growlithe approach her, but fortunately weren't trying to get in her personal space. She was more interested in the Growlithe than the Human, and tried to get a good smell of it. As a fire type, she felt some kinship to other fire types, though not all fire types felt kinship with her.

Ditto, in the form of Riolu, and Smeargle, both acknowledged the new trainer and his Growlithe with small interest.