The USPS says more than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs last year across the United States.
The USPS advised dog owners to be responsible pet owners and ensure they have control of their dogs, as"even friendly dogs will bite, depending on the circumstance," possibly due to their territorial nature or propensity to want to protect their owner.
Some tips the USPS offers for residents when a letter carrier arrives at their home include keeping dogs: Pet owners with children were also advised not to let them take mail directly from a letter carrier as the dog may view the carrier as a threat. Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.
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