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Postie dog attacks on the rise
Australian Community Media
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5 weeks ago
Around 46 posties a week fall victim to dog-related incidents. That's around nine attacks per day. Australia Post reports that one in three incidents happen while the postie is delivering a package on a customer's property.
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Around 46 posties a week fall victim to dog-related incidents. That's around nine attacks per
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day. Australia Post reports that one in three incidents happen while the postie is delivering
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a package on a customer's property. But posties report they are not even safe when in transit,
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with an estimated 62% of dog attacks happening on the street. If a postie is attacked or
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threatened by a dog, Australia Post will stop delivering mail to that address, and all incidents
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are reported to local councils. In order to curb the attacks, posties have also been given
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citronella spray as a defence. The spray has proven effective in deterring dogs in around
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90% of reported incidents.
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For more information, visit www.fema.gov.au
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For more information, visit www.fema.gov.au
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