Why Dogs Always Think the Mailman is Their Arch-Nemesis

The Soundtrack of Battle: The Ring of the Doorbell

And then there’s the doorbell. When it rings, it’s like a siren going off, signaling the beginning of the battle. Dogs, being the sensitive creatures they are, often interpret the doorbell as a “danger alarm.” It’s as though the mailman is a secret agent trying to infiltrate the house, and the dog is just doing its best to protect the perimeter. You know your dog is ready to spring into action when they hear that familiar ding dong.

But don’t worry, dog owners. It’s not all doom and gloom. You can help calm your dog’s nerves and, dare we say, negotiate a ceasefire between your dog and their postal adversary.

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