Where Dogs Attack The Most In New York State

For some in New York, dogs are not man's best friend.

The United States Postal Service reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know that dogs in New York are biting postal workers more in New York than most of the nation.

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Dogs Are Attacking Mail Carriers At Alarming Rates In New York State

Daniel Afzal via USPS

According to the USPS, New York state ranked fifth in the nation in terms of dog bites. In 2024, 322 dogs bit a postal worker somewhere in the Empire State, officials say.

"A dog bite can be a traumatic and costly incident for USPS employees and customers– but dog bites can be avoided with public awareness of best practices," the USPS stated.

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Where Dogs Attack USPS Workers The Most In New York State

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Below are the 10 hometowns where dogs attack USPS workers the most, according to the USPS. Take a look to see if your hometown, or a place near you, made the list.

Where Dogs Attack USPS Workers The Most In New York State

These numbers are from the USPS

Because so many postal workers have been bitten by dogs recently in New York State, Hudson Valley residents are receiving notices about how to stop their dogs from attacking.

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Top tips include:

Keep your dogs inside your house
Keep your dog behind a fence
Keep your dog away from the door
If outside, keep your dog on a leash.

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Does your loyal pup's breed make the list? Read on to see if you'll be bragging to the neighbors about your dog's intellectual prowess the next time you take your fur baby out for a walk. Don't worry: Even if your dog's breed doesn't land on the list, that doesn't mean he's not a good boy--some traits simply can't be measured.

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To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.

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