St. Petersburg, FL, Midtown Station held a Dog Bite
Awareness event to help ensure employees are prepared for the unexpected.
The training involved letter carriers using targets and dog spray to perfect their aim thereby lessening the chance of getting bit.
Letter Carrier and Safety Captain Lisa Rodgers (left) assisted in setting up the educational training station along with Safety Captain Dave Barnes. Letter Carriers (above) gather for a group photo after completing target practice.
National Dog Bite Awareness week is June 12-18. Any dog can bite and all attacks are
preventable through responsible pet ownership and knowing how to react when
confronted by a dog. Dog attacks are a
nationwide issue and not just a postal problem.
“Dog bites continue to be a challenge for us here in St.
Pete,” said Postmaster Jackie Villemaire. “We are constantly reminding our
carriers to be vigilant while making deliveries. Exercises, such as this, help
to prepare them for unexpected encounters with canines.”
Midtown Station Letter Carriers (above) display their
targets after successfully completing the dog bite safety exercise.
Thank you, Lisa and Dave!
Great training helps everyone stay safe, especially when a letter carrier encounters a dog on their route.
