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I see one big issue with this...sure mr amazon man can open my door but... what he going to do about my 160lbs st bernard an rottweiler who don't understand he's the amazon man :P) my rottweiler is the most obedient dog i've ever had, but he is also a security guard master.. and i don't know how to convey to him since he already doesn't appreciate the mail person, that amazon person is ok.

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I think the obvious answer is that this service is probably not a good fit for you?

I would flip that on you: What kind of liability would you incur if you signed up for this service, knowing you have a protective dog?

In the UK dog bites are the most common cause off time of sick for posties

Then you probably aren't the target for this service.

I guess people like us - i have 2 Belgium Shepherd dogs, are not the target market. Probably for us Amazon will try to promote their “Amazon Locker”. I just noticed yesterday that they are now being installed at Whole Foods, which make sense.

USPS carrier bring biscuits with them for dogs.

Probably similar reasons.

Then again, if you have a "guard dog" I'd recommend not letting someone in your house willingly knowing their face will be ripped off.

Court fees, you know.

Your insurance is going to go through the roof.

Or you will get black listed as happens in the UK a serious problem dog will stop deliveries.

Delivery blacklists are irrelevant compared to costs of home owners/renters insurance.

I think a conviction for having a dangerous dog would be worse

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