Many Amazon shoppers do not know that drivers use a secret code when delivering parcels. This code helps keep pets and people safe.

Amazon delivers over two million parcels daily in the UK. Dogs are a common hazard for drivers. Over 2,000 postal workers are bitten by dogs each year.

Amazon tells drivers to watch out for dogs. The company has a system to keep pets and people safe.

The Amazon Flex app shows a paw print icon if a dog may be present. This icon is based on customer reports or driver warnings.

Drivers use this symbol to warn of pets. Customers may get a text message to secure their pets before delivery.

Dogs trigger an alert for future drivers.

Other UK delivery firms, like Royal Mail, have similar concerns. Pet owners can display a sign to alert drivers.

Royal Mail offers a free sign that says 'I HAVE A DOG'. It asks drivers to wait while the dog is secured.

This sign helps protect postal workers from dog attacks. A handwritten sign can work too.

Amazon customers might get a mark on their account.

Dog owners should keep pets under control during deliveries.

Distracting dogs with treats or toys can ease their anxiety. Training dogs to go to a safe place during deliveries can help.