A blocky head and a short coat don't predict a dog attack. Bad training, neglect and a lack of accountability do.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last year, 83 letter carriers were bitten by dogs on the job in our local postal district. (April 23, 2026) ...

Last year, more than 5,200 U.S. Postal Service employees were injured in dog attacks, with dozens of incidents reported in Alabama.