Animal repellents are used for preventing attacks from animals, more specifically canines or bears. The most common animal repellent is a dog repellent. Dog attacks are an incredibly common occurrence. Every year over 4.5 million people report being bitten by dogs (nearly 2% of the
US population).
Every day, people are threatened and chased by dogs who have escaped from their chains or their gates. Threatened dogs will often bite no matter what their breed or size. This occurs quite often for mail carriers and delivery people. Having dog repellent readily available is a good idea for any individual. However, if you are in the mail or delivery field, it should be a necessity. Check with your department on their policies for carrying animal repellents.
