He has an advantage over mailmen. Part of the reason a lot of dogs have an antagonistic relationship with postal workers, is that they show up several times a week, so the dog freaks out to warn the pack, then the mailman finishes delivering the letters and leaves, and the dog feels all alpha-like for having, yet again, scared away that intruder who just won't learn to stay away. This versus a guy who comes to the door much less regularly, needs a signature, engages with the owner, and thus is perceived more as the owner's friend and equal. At least that's what Sparky says.
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