The Island's Post Office has recorded 50 dog attacks in the past 5 years.
It comes as the company marks 'Dog awareness week' - highlighting the daily challenges posties face on their rounds.
The Post Office says some attacks have led to severe injury, medical treatment and extended sick absence.
Royal Mail, meanwhile, records seven workers attacked by dogs every working day of the year.
It's advising people to secure your pooch in a safe place when your postie is due.
Fundraiser for well-known man's funeral reaches over £6k
An online fundraiser set up to pay for the funeral costs of a well-known Island man has reached over £6,000 .
Man who stole nearly £1,000,000 refused appeal
A man who stole just under a million pounds from his wife's elderly grandfather has been refused permission to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
Local authority urges southerners to voice 20mph views
A local authority's urging people in the south of the Island to give their feedback on plans for 20mph zones.
Pensioners should let gov know if they can't get a bank account
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson is urging people on benefits or pensioners to let the government know if they can't get a bank account.
USA parcel deliveries unlikely before Xmas, says Post Office
Isle of Man Post Office says there's bad news if you're hoping to send Christmas presents to the US this year.
DOI preparing for heavy rain tonight
The Department of Infrastructure says its workers are preparing for heavy rain this evening, and is advising people to get ready.
Sheltered housing residents 'distressed' by Micard changes
Garff commissioners say a number of residents in sheltered accommodation are facing uncertainty over the government's decision to scrap Micards.
Penny mobile bank to be dropped, says MHK
An MHK says the Penny mobile banking service will be dropped next Monday, November 17.
