I’m dog sitting for my uncle this week. His 10 year old chocolate lab is very friendly and has never shown any signs of aggression or attacked anyone. He still acts like a puppy and gets really excited. But I get that not everyone likes or feels comfortable around dogs.
There have been a few parcels delivered here this week, and I’ve taken them in without any issues. There’s a set of stairs leading up from the front door into the hallway, with another door in between. I make sure to close that door when I answer the front door to keep the dog from getting out or jumping on anyone. Earlier today a delivery guy knocked while I was in the bathroom, and then he just let himself in. He got annoyed because the dog jumped up on him and then raised his voice at me, saying I should have answered the door. I was just coming out of the bathroom when all of this happened.
I want to make it clear that he opened the front door, walked up the stairs, and opened the second door. The dog was in the kitchen, heard him and ran up to him. He could have easily left the parcel in the hallway instead or tried to deliver the parcel another day. AIBU? You can’t just walk into someone’s house and get upset about a dog being there, right?
I’ve learned my lesson to always keep the door locked now (
which I usually do at my own house), but after taking the dog for a walk this morning, I just completely forgot to lock it again!