
07/07/2025
As the summer holidays approach, kids will be home more with the family dogs. Dogs will lose rest and down time because of this unless owners take the initiative to ensure they can keep their rest routine.
There's also the chance of children opening doors, gates etc without knowledge of what could happen.
It can go very wrong, as this postman unfortunately experienced.
Be very vigilant on opening of doors and my advice is no dog should have direct access to the front door, post or letterbox - no ifs, no buts.
I've seen someone online joke about their small breed dog going for the postman's ankles...it's not funny whatever the size of dog and they need to step up to do what's best for their dog and those around them.
No breed of dog is 'just a big baby' - the social predator or genetically wired guarding mastermind can surface when given the right moment.
Whether Dachshund, Golden Retriever or Rottweiler - don't underestimate or sugar coat a dog. Respect them and what they're capable of. Their actions are our responsibility.
Also, boundary control saves dog's lives (the understanding not to cross a threshold whether it's a door, kerb, gate without your guidance)
A postman was attacked by two Rottweilers as he delivered a parcel to a house in Yorkshire.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmvvjngex8o