Overview

• Nationwide attacks rose from 5,300 in 2022 to more than 6,000 last year
• Los Angeles recorded 77 incidents—the highest of any U.S. city—while California reported 701 statewide
• The 2025 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign seeks to educate owners on securing pets before mail delivery
• Carriers receive specialized training to spot canine threats and defend themselves using nonlethal tools
• Owners risk average insurance payouts of $64,555 per bite and possible suspension of home mail service for aggressive dogs