We live on a corner lot in Waukesha with a cyclone fence separating the "backyard" from the sidewalk. I have on the fence two "Beware of Dog" signs, one on each end, so people can see the signs regardless of which way they're walking on the sidewalk.
My dogs are friendly and unfortunately everyone in the neighborhood has figured this out. My wife and I will often see people of all ages stopping by our fence, leaning over the signs, and petting our dogs. These are not small dogs. The one dog weighs 100lbs and is a Border Collie/Akita mix. The other dog is a Siberian Husky.
I cannot understand why any idiot would ignore a "beware of dog" sign and pet the dogs. And don't tell me the signs remove any financial responsibility in case the dogs accidentally bite or scratch someone. They don't. It's gotten to the point where I added a special insurance rider to my homeowner insurance just in case the dogs decide they don't like somebody for some reason.
Today my wife caught the substitute mail carrier giving our dogs treats. That's right, the mailman and the dogs are best friends. It's enough to make me "go postal."
