Find out what you need to know about dog bites and mail carriers.
Despite our love for our furry friends, we've all heard stories about dogs and their dislike of mail carriers. From barking to howling to biting, canines use various tactics to scare off their long-time archenemy, the mail carrier. Unfortunately, the stories aren't myths. Dogs really do bite mail carries. In fact, the U.S. Postal Service reported that 6,549 of their workers had been attacked by dogs in 2015. The number of mail carriers attacked by dogs is on the rise. Keep your dog and mail carrier safe, and check out what you need to know about dog bites and mail carriers.
- Dog bites have increased over the past year. The U.S. Postal Service reports that the number of attacks increased by 14 percent. Of the total 6,549 attacks, San Diego accounted for 58 bites, and Los Angeles accounted for 56 of the dog bites.
- The U.S. Postal Service is implementing new measures to help protect their workers. One such method would indicate to mail carriers where dogs are located along the route, so that mail carriers can use extra caution when delivering mail.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are 4.5 million dog bites every year. Additionally, State Farm insurance reported that they paid about $118 million in claims related to dog bites.
- Dogs aren't the bad guys. They're just trying to protect their loved ones. Most dog bites can be prevented by a responsible pet owner. As a dog owner, take action to prevent any mishaps. Put your dog in another room when answering the door, and avoid letting children answer the door as dogs are much more protective of children.
Take steps to prevent your beloved pooch from attacking the mail carrier. Know that your mail is getting to its destination safely, and enlist the professionals at
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