More than 5,000 letter carriers were attacked by dogs last year and the Postal Service is reminding residents to keep their pets secure when the mail is being delivered
Dog attacks are a persistent problem for the people who deliver the mail and it is particularly bad in the city of Los Angeles, according to the Postal Service."One of the things I'm using at least once a week is my satchel to fend off a dog - maybe because they're just loose, not necessarily angry at me," said Rich Johnson, a letter carrier. "They might not want to bite me but they're still loose.
The Postal Service released its dog bite national rankings for 2022, ranking Los Angeles at 2 and Long Beach at 20. They are bringing attention to this during National Dog Bite Awareness Week. This year's theme is "Even Good Dogs have Bad Days."A postal official said letter carriers are instructed to make some noise to alert a dog when entering a yard and not to attempt to pet or feed a dog. Carriers are also trained to stand their ground and place something in between them and the dog such as a satchel, and even use dog repellent if necessary to protect their body.
Free USPS services like informed delivery can also be utilized, which allows you to digitally preview incoming mail or packages, so people can plan ahead and keep everyone safe.
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