Bernese Mountain Dog Meets FedEx Driver and Escorts Him to Drop Spot to Pose for Photos
Some FedEx drivers deliver packages. This one delivers packages and documents the dogs he befriends along the way. He arrives at each stop armed with treats for his canine welcoming committees, and it seems he's created a mutual admiration society. Most of the dogs on his route are friendly and delighted with the arrangement.
And then there's this Bernese Mountain Dog. He's thrilled and goes above and beyond.
The truck pulls up, and this pup is ready - tail wagging, smile wide, fully prepared to supervise every step of the delivery process. He escorts the driver to the drop spot, poses for a photo like a pro, and accepts a treat with the enthusiasm of someone who has never successfully caught one in his life. The driver decides to call him "Ben." It suits.
@jezzyvi You da real Big Ben. #fedex#doggosoftiktok#dogtok#cantheycatch
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And based on the over 14k comments, "Ben" is a star.
"The way he posed for the picture," cries one fan.
"Are you kidding me?!! Look at that adorable smile," agrees another.
"This is why my packages are late, and I 100% SUPPORT IT," attests a third.
The fawning over Ben goes on and on, but my favorite comment has to be, "'Package was delivered to a family member.'" If it's lost, blame Ben.
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Why Some Dogs Love Having a Job
Working dogs are, in the most literal sense, born for purpose. According to The Spruce Pets, certain dog breeds thrive when they have a job to do - and without one, they'll often find one on their own (which could be less than ideal). It's not stubbornness or excess energy. It's just who they are. Bernese Mountain Dogs in particular have a long history of working alongside humans, originally bred in Switzerland as draft dogs and farm helpers. The instinct to be useful, to show up and contribute, is genuinely baked in.
And science has a pretty good explanation for why dogs like Ben lean into it so hard. Research on what scientists call the "Eureka Effect" found that dogs experience a measurable rush of positive emotion not just when they receive a reward, but also when they realize their own actions caused something to happen. The excitement isn't about the treat (but it certainly helps). It's about the moment they understand they made it happen themselves. For Ben, every successful escort to the drop spot, every posed photo, every enthusiastically attempted treat catch is its own little dopamine hit.
Some dogs are happy to nap on the couch all day. Others, not so much. Some dogs have a driver to assist and a camera to look good for. And honestly, we could all stand to bring that kind of energy to our mornings.
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 8:06 PM.