Royal Mail offers free dog training webinar before November 17
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 12:26 · Archive
Royal Mail is offering free online webinars with animal welfare charity Blue Cross to help dog owners manage their pets during doorstep visits.
Royal Mail is urging dog owners to sign up for free online webinars run in partnership with the animal welfare charity Blue Cross. The deadline to book is 17 November. Royal Mail statistics show that 2,019 postal workers were injured by dogs last year, equivalent to around 38 bites per week. Over half of these incidents, 52%, took place at the front door.
The webinar is aimed at dog owners where concerns have been raised about their pet's behaviour, though any dog owner is welcome to attend. Royal Mail says the sessions offer 'practical advice on preventing incidents involving postal workers, including understanding canine behaviour, the consequences of incidents, and simple steps to manage dogs more effectively'.
The Blue Cross, which has been running Responsible Dog Ownership courses for the past five years, describes the webinar as 'full of simple, practical ways to help your dog feel calmer when the doorbell rings'. Participants also receive guidance on where to seek further help, with the aim of preventing escalation and promoting responsible pet ownership. The timing comes as Christmas approaches, with postal services expecting increased activity.
How it is being reported
- Royal Mail customers urged to grab freebie before November 17Christmas is just weeks away - and if the Royal Mail delivers to your door you may want to take advantageThe Mirror · 14 Nov, 12:14
- Royal Mail urges dog owners to claim freebie before November 17 deadlinePeople have been encouraged to sign-up for the freebie - and it could really help some dog ownersDaily Express · 14 Nov, 05:00
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