Postal service "stamping" out dog bites
In 2009, just over 2800 letter carriers were bitten by dogs. The USPS is launching its annual campaign to prevent dog bites
As part of a larger campaign, the Postal Services, The american Veterinary Meidcal Association, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and other groups have joined in the National Dog Bite Prevention Week campaign.
Here are some tips on how to avoid being bitten by a dog:
- Do not run past a dog. A dog has a natural instrict to chase and catch their prey.
- If you are being threatened by a dog do not scream and do not look the dog in the eyes. Stay as still as possible and back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.
- Do no approach a do you are unfamiliar with especially one that is confined or leashed to something.
The USPS is encouraging dowg owners to keep their dogs inside when the mailman is in the area and not to let children take mail from the carrier is a dog is nearby.
