Prince George dog owners are being asked to keep their four-legged friends inside when mail carriers are making in-person deliveries.
According to Canada Post, there have been 27 incidents in 2020 thus far where a delivery agent has had a run-in with a dog at a northern-capital home.
The service says 18 of them occurred in the last two months, seven in May and 11 in June, prompting the national company to ask residents for their help in reducing the numbers.
“As Canada Post employees – your family members, neighbours, friends – continue to serve Prince George customers during this challenging time, we are also seeking your assistance to help keep our employees safe,” a statement reads.
“As much as we love our furry friends, they are protective of their home and their family, and it’s impossible for delivery agents to know how any dog will react when they approach your home to deliver the mail.”
Canada Post is requesting Prince George pet owners to not open their doors when an employee is making a delivery out in the community or allow the dog to approach them.
It adds incidents like these can increase the risk of dog bites to carriers and, given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country, this could make physical distancing a challenge if an owner has to retrieve them.
“We know this is a difficult time and we appreciate your help in keeping our employees safe, which will also help keep our local communities safe,” says Canada Post.
The service estimates 41 per cent of Canadian households it delivers to every day have dogs.
We love dogs, but even the most gentle dog can bite.
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) April 21, 2020
Now that you are home, please help keep our people safe by keeping your dog inside. pic.twitter.com/Hn0kw7JxVA
