July 22, 2024
July 24 event features well-known professional dog trainer
LOUISVILLE, KY – In 2023, more than 5,800 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail. In Kentucky, there were 113 dog bites or dog attacks.
The Louisville Post Office will present a special program aimed at increasing dog bite awareness at two different locations. Renowned professional dog trainer Hector Hernandez will demonstrate his "Preparing Yourself for Dog Encounters and Attacks" training philosophy. Hernandez will be joined by letter carriers, local USPS management, and District Safety Manager Alan Lewis.
St. Matthews Post Office
4600 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
Wednesday, July 24
8:30 a.m.
Iroquois Post Office
4772 Allmond Rd
Louisville, KY 40209
Wednesday, July 24
10:00 a.m.
The Postal Service offers crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of our employees. When a letter carrier comes to your home, keep dogs inside the house or behind a fence, away from the door or in another room, or on a leash. Pet owners also should remind children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier as the dog may view the carrier as a threat to the child.
According to the most recent information available from the Insurance Information Institute, the average cost per insurance claim for a dog bite is $64,555. When a postal employee suffers an injury, the owner could be responsible for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement costs, and pain and suffering for the employee.
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