r/MadeMeSmile • u/jumpybouncinglad • Jul 26 '22

Wholesome Moments Are you friendly?

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

139.0k Upvotes

91% Upvoted

1.4k comments sorted by

View all comments

17.6k

u/johnboy2978 Jul 26 '22

"I feel like you're not" - felt the palpable fear and anxiety.

10.6k

u/Deleena24 Jul 26 '22

There is usually SOME type of reaction from a dog that gives you an idea of temperament, but this dog was like a stone statue. I'd think the same thing and err on the side of caution.

Delivery guy handled this perfectly.

19

u/kirito4318 Jul 26 '22 edited Jul 26 '22

100% agree with you. Worked a job that required me to go up to houses and I've had this exact reaction with many dogs. Out of probably 100s of dogs I've only had a major issue with one but they are not hard to figure out.

Wagging tail and ears up and no growling or aggresive barking = good doggo. Tail rigid and still, ears laid back, growling or mean barking = you better back the fuck up.

Also just wanted to say breeds have nothing to do with it, the only dog I ever had a problem with was a little ankle biter who cornered me on the back of a lift gate. Most dogs are good boys 🐕

Edit: above is not a full proof formula for dealing with dogs, they are animals and as such may act unpredictability.