Australia Post releases dog attack videos as statistics show incidents have risen drastically
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Terrifying footage captures dogs attacking poles as their owners stand and watch, with more workers than ever risking their lives.
- Posted footage of dogs attacking postmen while owners wait and do nothing
- Australia Post shared images of dogs biting the heels of postmen outside the house
- New statistics show an increase in mail carriers attacked by aggressive pets
The gruesome way in which the posties have been forced to risk their lives has been revealed in new footage, as the owners are accused of standing by and doing nothing.
Australia Post shared the footage ahead of Christmas to show canines nipping at the heels of posties, jumping on their bikes or running after them as they ride their bikes away.
The videos were shared as the postal service revealed that dog attacks had risen sharply this year, with average daily attacks since July 55 percent more common than in 2021.
Images have been published of the terrifying moment when dogs attack postmen while their owners stand still and do nothing.
Videos showed another Postie pulling out of a driveway on his bike when a German Shepherd came out the front door and chased him around the owner.
In a separate incident, a dog got so excited that it pushed the front fence down onto the post after he stopped at the mailbox.
An average of seven dog attacks occur each day compared to just four between 2021 and 2022.
Australia Post revealed the worst hotspots in each state with Warrabrook, Strathfield and Tamworth taking the top spots in NSW.
The Gold Coast and Darra are the worst places in Queensland, while the Midland had the most attacks in Perth.
Australia Post spokeswoman Susan Davies said the workers suffered physical and mental injuries.
Images have been published of the terrifying moment when dogs attack postmen while their owners stand still and do nothing.
Dogs are territorial by nature, so even the sweetest dog can be a danger to our posties. We have had posties sustain a variety of injuries, including puncture wounds, lacerations, scratches and bites,” he said.
“Unfortunately, the team members also suffered long-term psychological impacts after an attack.”
Some 986 postmen have been attacked by a dog since July, more than half the number of 1,587 attacked by canines for all of 2021.
Ms Davies urged dog owners to restrain their pets for the safety of the posts.
“We really want to stress the need for people to insure their dogs, especially if they are expecting a delivery,” said Ms Davies.
Video shows two dogs jumping on the front door and opening it as the mail is dropped off in the mailbox outside the property.