How does Emily forge a relationship with Daniel and his dogs?

In Mark Brazaitis fiction story Black Heart, Emily made a relationship with Daniel and his dogs by making a concious effort of speaking in Spanish though it is difficult because they recently have moved in the vineyard in Argentina. She used a dictionary with her in order to communicate. She disobeyed her mother of going to the dogs even if she warned her how ferocious those dogs are. She also conquered her fear and devised ways to get near them especially Blackheart - the beastlike dog.