Everyone loves their pets, especially Man’s Best Friend. But loving Fido means knowing Fido, and preventing dog attacks on mail carriers in Massachusetts requires proactive measures from pet owners. In 2023, dogs bit U.S. Postal Service employees 116 times in Massachusetts, with Springfield reporting the highest number of incidents .WBUR
Tips for Massachusetts Dog Owners to Ensure Mail Carrier Safety
- Secure Your Dog Indoors: Based on experience, most people know the approximate window of time that their mail carrier delivers their mail each day. Before and during this time, make sure that you place your dog in a separate room and close the door. This prevents the dog from charging the door or escaping through screen doors or plate-glass windows.