{"id":128803,"date":"2026-11-14T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=128803"},"modified":"2026-11-14T13:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T13:28:00","slug":"royal-mail-urges-dog-owners-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/royal-mail-urges-dog-owners-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Mail Urges Dog Owners To Claim Free Offer Before November 17 Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The appeal follows figures showing that 2,019 postal workers were injured by dogs last year, equivalent to approximately 38 incidents each week. With Christmas <\/strong>approaching and deliveries expected to increase, the organisations are promoting practical measures to reduce the risk of incidents at people’s front doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Mail Reports More Than 2,000 Dog-Related Injuries Among Postal Workers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Royal Mail<\/a>, 52% of dog attacks on its employees occurred at the front door last year. The company says even dogs normally considered friendly can behave unpredictably when they feel the need to protect their home or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the number of reported attacks fell by 8% over the previous year, the postal service says the risk remains a serious concern for its workforce. Lizz Lloyd<\/strong>, Royal Mail’s Health and Safety Director, acknowledged the reduction but stressed that attacks continue to cause physical injuries and emotional distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“While it\u2019s encouraging to see dog attacks on our colleagues fall by 8% last year, these incidents remain a serious risk to postal workers, resulting in painful injuries and lasting distress. Every attack is one too many<\/em>,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company is asking households to keep dogs securely away from entrances before opening the door. It also recommends installing letter cages or external delivery points to prevent bites through letterboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owners are advised to ensure doors and gates remain closed so animals cannot reach postal workers approaching their properties. Royal Mail warns that deliveries <\/a>may be suspended where a safe delivery point is not provided. It also notes that owners could face prosecution and their dogs could be seized by police if an animal is dangerously out of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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