Rover, relax, it's just the mailman. Arf Arf Arf Arf Arf What has he ever done to you?! He once brought a vaccination shot reminder card from my veterinarian. Ouch.
Could be Grog, but I have another idea.
My 2 Boston Terriers are the sweetest little dogs until the mailman comes. From the sounds they make one would think that they would tear him apart, at least from the knees down.
I believe that they act this way because this person comes to their house almost every day, but NEVER comes inside to play with them!
Just my theory!
I’m a retired mailman. I think the dog is rightfully defending his territory. You win, dog. Your master can get his mail at the PO. Unless he thinks of something radical, like a chain.
Lewreader, calm down; the barking is just a warning. He can’t attack you when he’s inside the house.
My dogs only bark at people walking by or approaching the house if I’m not in the front room to see them; sort of an early warning system with shedding and drooling.
My first Sheltie always barked at the mailman’s jeep.
Our mailman, Frank, could get out, scratch the dog’s ears and he would be as friendly as could be…Until Frank started up the jeep again. Then, it was back to barking.
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Good enough reason for me, Rover!
rogebr about 14 years ago
I should start barking at the mailman.
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
So that’s why they bark. Mailmen are the bearers of bad news - and bills.
N.D.Pendent about 14 years ago
Could be Grog, but I have another idea. My 2 Boston Terriers are the sweetest little dogs until the mailman comes. From the sounds they make one would think that they would tear him apart, at least from the knees down. I believe that they act this way because this person comes to their house almost every day, but NEVER comes inside to play with them! Just my theory!
lewisbower about 14 years ago
I’m a retired mailman. I think the dog is rightfully defending his territory. You win, dog. Your master can get his mail at the PO. Unless he thinks of something radical, like a chain.
tedcoop about 14 years ago
Lewreader, calm down; the barking is just a warning. He can’t attack you when he’s inside the house.
My dogs only bark at people walking by or approaching the house if I’m not in the front room to see them; sort of an early warning system with shedding and drooling.
ellisaana Premium Member about 14 years ago
My first Sheltie always barked at the mailman’s jeep.
Our mailman, Frank, could get out, scratch the dog’s ears and he would be as friendly as could be…Until Frank started up the jeep again. Then, it was back to barking.
rotts about 14 years ago
Doesn’t matter to whom the postcard was sent, the result of the delivery was done “to” Rover.
KimberlyT about 14 years ago
N.D.Pendent- I think you are right!
glitterygal07 about 14 years ago
Now we all know the reason :D
joylion almost 14 years ago
That’s why dogs hate mailmen!! I wonder what cats would do to the milkman?!