Dog Barking at the Postie? Here’s Why It Happens and How to Break the Cycle

Barking, growling, and even showing teeth — it’s something many postal workers face when delivering our mail.

Does your dog go mad when the postie pushes letters through the door? Ever wondered why they’re so determined to “see them off”?

Here’s the reason…

Most days, the postal worker arrives, pushes mail through the letterbox, and leaves again. For your dog, this can feel like a potential threat entering their territory. They rush to the door, bark furiously, and — from their point of view — it works! The “intruder” leaves every single time.

In your dog’s mind, their barking has successfully protected the pack. They’ve done their job brilliantly. So of course, they’ll repeat that behaviour the next day… but louder and with even more determination.

And it doesn’t stop there.

Many owners feel embarrassed or frustrated when their dog reacts this way. That stress and emotion feeds straight back to the dog, confirming that there really is something to worry about. The result? A dog even more determined to defend their home from the “threat” at the door.

It’s easy to see how the cycle quickly escalates.

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