No problems there.

 

Had a half bred beagle that was real skidish. My mom called me one day crying and I asked why. She said she was so proud of that dog because he bit the tree guy that tried to go through the gate and we wernt there. Dog never had been agressive

 

I wouldnt worry. Your dog was just letting you know somebody was coming.

 

Just the d-o-g doing his j-o-b.

 

Mine's the same way. With a barrier (window, door, dog box, etc) she gets mad at them. Stranger walks up to her while we're out and about....I'd be worried she'd lick them to death.

 

Our 13 y/o YLF has always protected my wife against questionable persons. Most get by no problem but others the hackles raise or a bark session comes on. Gotta love a protective Lab.

 

Alert barking is acceptable.

Fearful barking and behavior is another topic. Sound socialisation and imprinting helps, but does not change genetics.

 

Thanks for the replies everyone. She is definitely not fearful or skidish. This is the only time I have heard her bark like this (seems to be an in the house thing). She's been fine in the crate.

 

My blf is also like that ,especially if if she is in the car with my kids. Loyalty and protection are qualities that I think is a good thing. I first noticed it last year around Christmas when our family went to a light display that you drive through ,as we pulled up and I rolled my window down to pay when she heard a strange voice she came from the back of the suv to the front seat in a split second with her hair on her back standing up.
Although when around people in public she is a perfect lady,but on her turf she doesnt like new people around the kids until she has smelt them out.

 

My dog barks every time someone knocks on the door he even barks when he hears someone on the TV knock on a door. I don't discourage it because I want him to let me know when someone is there.

 

Around here there are a lot of Heelers and Australian Sheepdogs that ride in the backs of pickups or on welding trucks. Mostly great little fellers when they are running around on the ground; wouldn't even think of trying to pet one when it's on the truck. Generally stay back at least double what I think the reach is. Circumstances can make a big difference in behavior.

 

Mine barks at everyone (except me) that comes to the door, even if it's open and she can see through the glass. She isn't aggressive though; after they open the door she drives them crazy seeking attention & pats. I don't mind this behavior at all.

 

mine's the same way, full window storm door barks at everything that goes by. but only lets out the alert, warning bark when we get solicitors (adults) or random workers. My wife has said he's really protective when I'm not home. i actually don't mind, he's quick to listen so it's never been an issue.