Anti-dog device for UK posties
Posted: February 9, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Posties in the UK are being equipped with devices designed to scare off dogs.
The devices release compressed air and makes a hissing sound. It is being trialled by staff in south-east England and could be rolled out nationally if it the incidence of dog attacks drops.
The Royal Mail has revealed that in 2008/09 there were 4,810 attacks on staff, compared with 4,067 the previous year.
UK posties are instructed to never enter a property if there are unrestrained dogs.
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