Answer: nicedog

AnswerCrossword Clue
NICEDOG"Good pooch ..."
NICEDOGCompliment to a collie
NICEDOG"I won't hurt you"
NICEDOGWords of appeasement, perhaps
NICEDOGWords with a pat
NICEDOGAppeasing words from a nervous postman?
NICEDOG'Good boy, Rover'