campaign<\/a> in June.<\/p>\nIt includes tips like never accepting mail directly from a carrier in the presence of your dog, as it could think the worker is a threat, and securing pets during delivery hours.<\/p>\n
Mail carriers are taught to \u201cstand their ground\u201d during a dog attack, using their mail carrier bag as a protective shield or spraying dog repellent, which is provided to all mail carriers.<\/p>\n
USPS Letter Carrier Jesus Vela said in an interview with FOX 5\/KUSI Tuesday that he has also done safety training to learn how to deal with and prevent dog attacks.<\/p>\n
He said he had a close call with two dogs, but was luckily able to utilize his training to prevent a bite.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbout three, four years ago, I was in an incident where I got attacked by two Pitbulls,\u201d Vela said. \u201cThey were able to push through the door. As the dogs approached, I yelled, \u2018Stop.\u2019 The \u2018Stop\u2019 startled the dogs. I was able to use my satchel to protect myself. I used the dog spray.\u201d<\/p>\n
He emphasized that it\u2019s important to secure dogs, even if they\u2019re generally friendly.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of people love dogs,\u201d Vela said. \u201cJust because your dog is nice to you or it\u2019s nice to family members, doesn\u2019t mean he\u2019s going to be nice to everybody else, especially letter carriers,\u201d he said. \u201cDogs, just as humans, could have bad days, and you never know what kind of day that dog is going to have.\u201d<\/p>\n
If a mail carrier deems that a house or neighborhood is unsafe to deliver mail to because of an unsecured dog, then mail delivery could be suspended for the whole neighborhood. If an issue with a dog is not resolved at a particular house, then the owner could be required to rent a Post Office box to get their mail.<\/p>\n
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