Cuban delivery driver Yily G Bring, known as @laflacuchi on TikTok, has stirred up social media after posting a video urging Amazon customers with pets to put up signs indicating if their dogs are friendly or not. Her plea is straightforward: "Amazon customers, when you're ordering a package and have a dog... This topic comes up repeatedly. If you have a dog outside because they're harmless and you know they're friendly, put up a sign that says the dog is nice, because we get 'scared,'" Yily stated.
She emphasized that a simple sign could prevent unnecessary scares and awkward situations for delivery drivers. "Put up a little sign; it doesn't take much. Write it on a piece of paper or cardboard, with a marker. Make it say: The dog is harmless," she insisted.
Yily shared a positive experience where she encountered a sign that read: "Don't fear the dog, watch out for the owner." This reassured her, allowing her to deliver the package and leave calmly as the dog simply wagged its tail.
However, not all encounters have been so smooth. Yily recounted an incident where a dog unexpectedly appeared, tethered to a long leash that nearly reached her vehicle. "It didn't bite either, but if it had, and you didn’t notice the leash was long, it could have taken a piece out of my leg. You’d have a problem," she warned.
With a firm tone and a smile, Yily reminded customers that if there’s no sign and there's a big or small dog—"because the little ones are the most dangerous"—she and other drivers might return the package to the Amazon station. "You'll keep waiting for your package, and I'll note in the settings that there was a dog, and I’m not risking my skinny legs getting bitten," she declared.
The video ended with a shoutout to her fellow delivery drivers: "I hope all drivers share this video because we all experience the same thing." The post has garnered significant attention on TikTok, with many users, both drivers and customers, agreeing with the Cuban's suggestion.
In 2023, Miami ranked among the top 15 U.S. cities where mail carriers suffered the most dog attacks. The Postal Service (USPS) reported that over 5,300 employees were attacked by dogs while delivering mail.
Amazon Delivery and Dog Safety: FAQs
Why does Yily G Bring suggest putting up signs for dogs?
Yily suggests signs to inform delivery drivers whether dogs are friendly, preventing scares and uncomfortable situations during package deliveries.
What experience did Yily have with a reassuring sign?
Yily had a positive experience when she saw a sign saying, "Don't fear the dog, watch out for the owner," which made her feel confident to deliver the package.
How does Yily handle deliveries when no sign is present?
When there is no sign and a dog is present, Yily and other drivers may return the package to the Amazon station to avoid potential risks.