Royal Mail urges dog owners to warn delivery staff

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 10:48 · Archive

Royal Mail is encouraging dog owners to display a free printable notice asking delivery staff to wait while their pet is secured.

Royal Mail is encouraging UK households with dogs to display a free printable door notice to help protect delivery staff from attacks. The sign, available in English and Welsh, reads: 'I have a dog. Please wait whilst I secure my dog before opening the door.'

The postal company says the simple measure can reduce the risk of bites and incidents during deliveries. Royal Mail explains that even friendly dogs can become unpredictable and territorial when a delivery person arrives at the door, creating a split-second danger. The company stresses: 'Even the most lovable dog can be a danger to postal workers. Dogs are territorial by nature, and if they feel they need to protect their family, they can become unpredictable.'

Royal Mail reported 2,019 dog attacks on staff in the past year, an 8 per cent drop from the previous reporting period. However, the company noted that attacks remain 'unacceptably high'. More than half of the incidents, 52 per cent, occurred at the front door, making the notice particularly relevant for that entry point.

How it is being reported

• Royal Mail shakeup with eight day change for some customersRoyal Mail has confirmed the new rules will come into effect this monthDaily Express · 10 Oct, 11:04
• Major 8 day Royal Mail change customers may not know aboutThe change will come into effect this monthThe Mirror · 10 Oct, 10:39
• Avoid Royal Mail post issues with 11-word warningRoyal Mail tells customers to avoid an 'unpredictable' situationThe Mirror · 10 Oct, 07:56
• Royal Mail message over potentially 'unpredictable' situationThe postal company's advice applies across the UKDaily Express · 10 Oct, 07:55

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