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Why Do Dogs Hate Delivery Couriers?
Many dog owners know the scene: whenever a delivery or takeout courier knocks, the family dog turns aggressive and may even attack the innocent visitor. Why does a knock at the door trigger such a loud, fierce reaction? The answer lies in a dog's territorial instinct. Before domestication, dogs strictly defended their territory, warning intruders by barking, then growling, then attacking. Early humans valued dogs precisely as living alarms. Today that instinct remains: when the courier knocks, the dog defends; when the courier leaves, the dog thinks it won. Next time the courier returns, the dog believes its earlier warning was too weak and escalates from bark to growl—and a perceived challenge can turn into a bite. To change this, reward calm behavior at the door with treats, teaching the dog that staying quiet near strangers earns a reward.
Can pets be shipped by courier?
Live pets cannot be shipped by regular courier; postal rules forbid transporting live animals, and rough handling can stress, injure, or kill them. Specialized pet transport by air is a safer alternative.