Although it is often depicted that mail carriers and dogs are sworn enemies, there are certainly exceptions to this rule. Many postmen have developed positive relationships with the dogs on their delivery routes. However, we do not want to diminish the existing problem of dog aggression against this profession, resulting in countless attacks followed by injuries. Naturally, dogs are very protective of their territory, and it is important to take precautions when delivering or receiving mail. That being said, it is worth celebrating the potential for beautiful and heartwarming friendships to form between mail carriers and dogs, achievable with the right training and socialization.
The UPS Dogs Facebook community is solely dedicated to sharing heartwarming relations between these two groups. From wagging tails to playful antics, all these interactions remind us that unexpected friendships can arise in the most unusual settings.
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So without further ado, we would like to invite you to discover the most enjoyable part of a mail carrier’s day. And for more, check out our previous post on Bored Panda here.
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#1 We Have Some Strange Looking Dogs Here In Nyack, NY
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#2 Our Malinois, Rita, Loves Playing Catch With Her Favorite Driver In Pointe-Aux-Chenes, Louisiana
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#3 The Is Jen With Benny In Northville. Benny Is Blind And Deaf, But Still Likes To Socialize. Jen Works Out Of The Livonia, Michigan
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Dogs prove time and time again that they are our best companions in life. And whether we like it or not, animals have a guarding instinct, though some dogs might be more reactive than others. When someone invades your dog’s territory, be it a mailman or a random stranger, the dog’s natural response is to protect its property, often resulting in frequent behaviors such as barking, growling, or lunging at the door or window.
Your dog’s reactive behavior at the delivery person is reinforced when the mailman leaves, as your pet believes that its frantic actions scared away the intruder. Due to dogs’ habitual nature, this behavior of reinforcement becomes a habit, resulting in your dog likely acting the same way in the future.
#4 Marvin Dressed Up As Me For Halloween! Quite The Surprise! Somerville Ma
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#5 Hello From Oak Hill, Wv
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#6 Hello From Gerrardstown, Wv
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Surely, no one wants to get to this situation of a dog attack, and both sides can improve their chances of friendship.
Starting early is crucial for this type of training. One of the options is to consider placing a tasty treat your dog loves in your mailbox and instructing your mailman to deliver it to your dog every morning. This will foster positive associations between your pet and the mailman. In this way, your pup will develop affection for the mailman and look forward to seeing him each day.
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#7 Copper Is The Sweetest Boy! He Loves Everybody And Loves Getting A Treat! Auburn, Al
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#8 Hello From Monterey, Ca
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#9 This Is The Only Delivery Guy I Have Ever Seen Go Up To My Beautiful But Misunderstood Girl And Give Her Lovings! Zoe Just Loves Her Mr. Shoemaker From Boothwyn, Pa
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If you didn’t get to start early, the process of changing your dog’s behavior will be longer and more difficult but not impossible. One thing that you have to keep in mind is that this behavior of attacking a mailman has already become habitual. After rehearsing it over and over again with a successful outcome, it now has become a reflex. So to reverse it, first of all, you will have to stop it. Instead of letting your dog out to scare off the mailman, begin keeping your pet in the farthest room of your home when it’s time for mail delivery. This way, you will prevent this habit, which is a start.
#10 Holly The Collie From Cape Girardeau, Missouri Enjoyed Meeting Our UPS Delivery Man In Person!
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#11 “Eli” The Biggest And Sweetest German Shepherd In All Of Huntsville,tx
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#12 Merry Christmas From UPS Dogs
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In order to establish a positive bond between your dog and the mailman, you will need to follow a few steps. Initially, you should determine a safe distance where your dog remains calm in response to the mailman’s truck noises. Next, you will have to systematically expose your dog to the mailman while gradually decreasing the distance. Finally, you will need to alter your dog’s emotional response toward the mailman.
Anything is possible with patience and love, so if your dog is not too happy to see the mailman or any delivery person, maybe it is time to take this matter into your own hands and change it for the better.
#13 Piper Loves When Steve Holds Her And Monte Loves Seeing Steve In Wales, Wi When He’s Got A Delivery For His House……… He’s Got The Best Treats
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#14 Hello From Burlington, Ma
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#15 Hello From Nova Scotia
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#16 Hello From Tehachapi, California
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#18 Buddy Saying Hi In South Hero, Vt
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#19 They Are My Three Favorite Customers, They Love The Service From UPS, Every Time They Are Happy To See Me Arrive, I Don’t Understand Why, (Cookies Maybe???) The Breed Of These Dogs, Bergers De Beauce Origin Of France!
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#20 Brewster NY… Just Me And My Old Gal “ Sophie”… She My Be An Ol Gal Of 13 Yrs But…. She Loves It When I Make Deliveries To Her Owners Business And Then Come Back Later For The Pick UPS! She’s A Push Over For “ Cuddles And Hugs”
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#21 Rick Always Makes Time At The Animal Shelter For A Photo Session With Shelter Greeters Meeko And Archie! He’s The Best! Fairfield, Iowa
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#22 Hello From Brookline, Ma
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#23 Hello Shorewood, Minnesota
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#24 UPS Driver And Luna In Napa Valley
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#25 Coco Waits By The Window Every Day For Jeremy (Watertown UPS Pal). She Helps Him With The Packages And Waits Patiently For His Hugs And Cookies. We Love You Jeremy!!
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#26 Capitola Ca. Thanks!!!
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#27 We Were Leaving Our Vet’s Office In Vonore, Tn When Our Newfoundlands (Elsa And Solomon) Spotted The UPS Man
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#28 Brad In Sturgeon Bay, Wi Being Bombarded By Great Pyrenees Pups
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#29 Foster-Dane, Max, Is Still New To The Idea Of Surprise Stops From ‘Cookie Lady’ Debbie!! We Love Our UPS Driver! Thomasville, Nc
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#30 They Just Help Themselves To The Treats Around Here. Atlantic, Iowa
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#31 Meeks, Bella And Daisy Mae Saying Hi From Decatur Tx
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#32 Pups From Rainier, Washington
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#33 Bell Bell Loves Her UPS Driver In Mexico Beach Florida
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#34 Hello From Chillicothe, Ohio
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#35 Hello From Mesa, Az
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#36 Hector Is Our Chesapeake Bay Retriever. He Was Born In Wisconsin At Sand Spring Chesapeakes But Now Lives In Alabama. His Hobbies Are Anything Water, Helping His Poppa On The Farm, Giving Lots Of Snuggles And Kisses And Hopefully, One Day, Driving The Big Brown Truck
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#37 My Fiancé Corey Is A Driver Out Of Livonia, Mi UPS. He Delivers To Our Home And Has Lunch With Family Each Day; This Week He’s Been Working Hard Helping Train His New Puppy Penny. She Wasn’t Even Scared Of The Truck Starting Up When Dad Had To Leave And Is Looking Forward To Having Him Home All Weekend!
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#38 Snowball: Looked Me Right In The Eyes And Said Promise! Me: Promise You Got My Last Treat, I Don’t Have Anymore. Snowball: *pouts*. Huntsville,tx
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#39 Dex Is Ready For Work After The Game Last Night… Hagerstown, Md
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#40 We Love Our UPS Driver! Sanford, Nc
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