What is it about seeing dogs interact sweetly with delivery drivers that make me so emotional? The below clip is no different! It highlights a 1-year-old Labrador who was beyond excited to deliver a special card to his neighborhood’s mail carrier, Mandy.
It’s more than clear that this pup named Morrie was over the moon to see Mandy. Thanks to his pet parent, Logan Crispin, we see him rocking a holiday sweater, his tail wagging like crazy as he holds the card in his mouth.
@abc7nyThe 1-year-old lab named Morrie couldn’t contain his holiday excitement as his favorite mail carrier approached him. #fyp #dogs #animals #feelgood
My heart is overjoyed watching him! It’s clear Mandy is one of his favorite people.
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Whoever said dogs and delivery drivers and mail carriers can’t get along? Dogs like Morrie prove pups can live in harmony with these workers.
How to teach dogs to be friendly to mail carriers
However, oftentimes, it takes work to get your dog to become BFFs with your local delivery driver and mail carrier. It’s a tale as old as time: the mailman comes, and your pup starts going nuts and barking at them.
Sadly, the issue is so standard that delivery drivers and mail carriers even go to seminars on how to approach dogs who aren’t used to them.
But have you ever wondered what exactly causes dogs to react this way? Typically, the behavior stems from dogs being protective of their space and their parents— so it’s totally natural! However, there are things we can do to redirect their attention and put an end to this behavior.
If you’re currently working with your dog to stay calm around them, here are some tips that may help you.
- Prepare and practice: With the help of a friend or family member, you can help your dog get acquainted with people who aren’t familiar with them. Make sure you do this in an environment where they feel safe like their home. Have them come over and teach your dog a positive association with strangers. They can give your dog plenty of treats and love.
- Teach: Work with your dog to respond to a ‘down’ and a “sit” command. Try it first without strangers around. Then, keep working on the command repeatedly, using treats as positive reinforcement. Then, you can break out the command whenever a stranger is around.
With patience and endless love, you can teach your dog that not all strangers are deserving of barks! Morrie is a prime example of what could be between your pooch and your mail carrier. Who knows, they may even become BFFs!
