Why does a dog bark at postmen: experts reveal 2 curious reasons

25.01.2023 19:00
Updated: 13.04.2023 15:56

Postal workers are often wary of dogs, as the animals often exhibit unfriendly behavior towards them.

The amazing fact is that dogs have their own logic that explains such strange behavior.

Why do dogs bark at postmen?

Territory protection

Any dog believes that it is obliged to protect the territory it lives in. This quality is characteristic of almost all representatives of the species.

If you live in a private house, then you probably know that the dog is unfriendly to almost all uninvited guests.

Therefore, there is nothing surprising in such behavior.

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If the dog is trained correctly, then barking towards the postman will be "on duty". After a short time, the dog will calm down and continue doing its business.

The newspapers are to blame for everything

Many people still subscribe to newspapers that are produced using special printing ink. Experts believe that the aroma of the substances in its composition is not to the liking of animals.

That's why the dog barks at the postman just because he doesn't like his smell.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. Why do dogs bark at postmen?
  2. Territory protection
  3. The newspapers are to blame for everything