Our first Sheltie loved Mailman Frank. He just didn’t like Frank’s truck. Since our critter was trained not to set foot over the curb, he would run along the edge of the street barking, until Frank parked his truck, got out and scratched his ears.
Some carriers give treats to dogs but Postal policy forbids the practice. If a different carrier works that route the dogs can become aggressive at the lack of the expected treat.
My parents were best friends with the mailman and his wife. When they came over socially, our 2 dachshunds fell over each other in joy welcoming them. When he delivered the mail, they barked their heads off at him, even if he spoke to them or put his hand by the gate so that they could smell him.
Our relief postal worker leaves milkbones in the mailbox for our dog. If she has a package and brings it to the door, she brings him the treats. He LOVES her.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 7 years ago
Mortimer is friendly to those posing no threat to those he loves.
ellisaana Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Our first Sheltie loved Mailman Frank. He just didn’t like Frank’s truck. Since our critter was trained not to set foot over the curb, he would run along the edge of the street barking, until Frank parked his truck, got out and scratched his ears.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 7 years ago
We’ve been through this Joe, Mortimer does not attack unless he wants too.
UBBM Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Some carriers give treats to dogs but Postal policy forbids the practice. If a different carrier works that route the dogs can become aggressive at the lack of the expected treat.
cubswin2016 almost 7 years ago
A dog and a mailman friends? Doesn’t this violate the laws of nature?
david_42 almost 7 years ago
None of my dogs have ever meet a mail carrier. Carrier outside, dogs inside or in the back yard.
mourdac Premium Member almost 7 years ago
It’s the concept of “sleeping with the enemy”.
Jefano Premium Member almost 7 years ago
How on earth could Mortimer get used to a man in a uniform coming to that house?!
Mijo94 almost 7 years ago
Maybe in the future he’ll show some love to the sock monster
cafed00d Premium Member almost 7 years ago
My parents were best friends with the mailman and his wife. When they came over socially, our 2 dachshunds fell over each other in joy welcoming them. When he delivered the mail, they barked their heads off at him, even if he spoke to them or put his hand by the gate so that they could smell him.
sbwertz almost 7 years ago
Our relief postal worker leaves milkbones in the mailbox for our dog. If she has a package and brings it to the door, she brings him the treats. He LOVES her.