12 'post people' on the Island have been attacked and physically injured by dogs in the last year.
That's according to the Isle of Man Post Office - it says there have also been many more 'near misses' and stand offs with canines:
Postmen and women are now being given advice on how to keep themselves safe through an internal awareness campaign.
Geoff Rickard is the general manager - he says dog owners also need to help keep our posties safe:
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