Summary
A viral TikTok video shows a mailman delivering a parcel through a window and accidentally hitting a beagle dog. The mailman checks on the dog afterward, and the incident highlights why many dogs are wary of delivery people due to their territorial instincts. The video gained a large number of views and likes on social media.
Key Facts
- A TikTok video shows a mailman throwing a parcel through a window, accidentally hitting a dog.
- The mailman looks through the window to check if the dog is okay after the incident.
- The video was posted by @tomcloughlin and became popular, with over 929,500 views and 145,000 likes.
- Many dogs react defensively to mailmen because they see them as intruders on their territory.
- Dogs’ territorial behavior is a result of their evolutionary history and reinforcement over time.
- Interaction with mailmen often strengthens dogs' defensive behaviors, as they feel they have successfully scared off an intruder.
- Some social media users commented on the clip, with reactions varying from concern for the dog to appreciation for the mailman's effort.
- Newsweek could not verify all details of the viral incident.
