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Yes your mail can stop being delivered to you via USPS, you could be told you have to have a post office box instead which would be at your cost. I am a board member for my local Vicious dogs board and we just had an incident where a mail carrier was bit.
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Can the USPS refuse to deliver mail after a dog incident without any warnings given?
yup. they can refuse until a sugn is put up.
Under what conditions can a mail carrier refuse to deliver the mail?
A mail carrier can refuse to deliver mail if there are hazardous materials present, if there is no safe access to the mailbox or residence, or if there are aggressive animals on the property. Additionally, if the recipient has explicitly requested that a certain sender's mail not be delivered, the carrier may adhere to that request.
Can a mail carrier refuse to deliver to the whole street because of one incident with my dog?
The US postal service does allow carriers to suspend delivery when there is an immediate threat. The fact that there has been even one "incident" with your dog means the carrier is fully justified in regarding the animal, if loose, as an "immediate threat." You will have to confine your dog during delivery hours. If your dog is properly confined, then no, he's not allowed to exact revenge by continuing to refuse to deliver your mail, and if he's doing so you should contact the local postmaster. In the words of the USPS website: "Mail delivery will resume as soon as the Postal Service is confident the animal is no longer a menace."
When was Dog Bite Dog created?
Dog Bite Dog was created on 2006-08-17.
Why did your own dog bite you?
your dog bite you when its annoyed or stressed
Why doesnt your dog bite?
your dog might not bite you but when it is protecting you it will bite the enemy. my dog has never bit me but it has tryed to bite other people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(that person was terrified)
Can the USPS refuse to deliver due to dogs?
Yes we can. Postal regulations require that a letter carrier not attempt delivery of the mail to any address where an urestrained dog is present. If the dog is roaming loose on a street the carrier can refuse delivery to the entire street. Penalty for a first time offense is a letter of warning explaining that if a second offense occurs you will be required to erect a curbside box in order to continue delivery. If a third offense occurs you will no longer be able to have home delivery of your mail and you must get a Post Office box if you wish to receive mail.Dog bites are a serious problem for letter carriers and if a carrier is bitten it is not uncommon for the homeowner to be sued for any medical expenses and punitive damages. While most dog owners claim their dog does not bite, I personally have been bitten by two dogs whose owners made that exact statement. It's also important to note that one of the most common dangers involves a family member opening the front door when we attempt to deliver a parcel or item that requires a signature and then having the dog run past the person opening the door. Many people think they would be able to keep their dogs from getting past them but a great deal are not able to due to how fast things happen. Better to be safe for everyone involved and avoid any legal woes that can cost you a pretty penny.People that go out of there way to keep letter carriers safe are much appreciated by us. Remember, it's not just whether or not your dog will bite...there should also be concern for whether or not the letter carrier is comfortable. We know you're comfortable because it's your dog but if the letter carrier feels any kind of fear then it is respectful to recognize that and not put them through the experience of wondering whether or not the dog will be aggressive. You never know how many times your letter carrier has been bitten and how many times they've almost been bitten. Having been bitten twice by "dogs that don't bite" it's insulting to me when I explain my situation to a customer and they still insist that THEIR dog will not bite me. In essence the customer is telling me the odds are favorable that the dog will not bite. Put yourself in our shoes and ask yourself if "favorable odds" are what you want when dealing with a potential dog bite. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Is 2 month pet dog bite is poision?
No, a dog bite is not poisonous.
Can you bite a guard dog?
It would be a terrible idea to bite a guard dog. They bite back, and their teeth are bigger than yours.
What is the meaning of the proverb the silent dog is the first to bite?
what is meaning of the silent dog is the first to bite
Is it normal for a dog to bite his owner?
Not really. A dog submissive to his owner normally does not bite his owner. An abused dog, a dog that sees himself as pack leader instead of follower, or a dog that has been pushed to the point that he attacks will bite.
What do you do when you made your dog bite your brother?
Confess and take the consequences. And, do not ever do it again--you are training your dog to bite if you do.
