Canada Post is asking Prince George dog owners to keep their dogs secure to avoid confrontations between pets and postal workers.
As of the end of June, postal workers in the city had reported 27 incidents involving dogs – including seven in May and 11 in June.
"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," a statement issued by Canada Post said. "Our request to dog owners: please do not open the door during deliveries or allow your dog to approach our employees while they are out in the community. This makes it difficult to adhere to physical distancing when owners need to retrieve their dogs, and it increases the risk of dog bites."
Canada Post employees deliver mail and parcels to millions of homes across Canada, and an estimated 41 per cent of households have dogs. With school out and the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are at home during the day and may be outside with their pets, the statement said.
"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," the Canada Post statement said. "We continue to put the safety of our employees and the community first. We thank all our customers for their patience and understanding."
