21/06/2024
Unsecured dogs are a big issue for our posties โ even good dogs can have a bad day. ๐
๐ด Over 1,000 posties face dog attacks every year, with over 300 needing medical attention.
๐ด More than 55 posties a week fall victim to dog-related incidents, amounting to an alarming 11 incidents per day.
Our latest data shows:
๐๏ธ 50% of incidents happen on customer property, with ๐ฌ 15% at the letterbox.
๐ฃ๏ธ 34% occur on the street, where ๐ค 8% involve the owner, and ๐ 26% involve a roaming or escaped dog.
Secure your dog during deliveries by:
๐ช Always keep your front gate securely closed, and be careful when opening the door.
๐ก Where possible, secure your dog in the back garden and keep any side gates closed.
๐ฌ If properly securing your dog is not possible, consider using a Parcel Locker or secure mailbox.