Scioto County deputies were called after a package delivery driver reported she was bitten by a dog while making a delivery on State Route 522 near Wheelersburg.
The driver told deputies she works for OnTrac and had delivered a package to a home on State Route 522.
She said she left the package at the back door because of the way the house was set up.
As she was leaving, the homeowner opened the door and the dog ran out.
That is when the driver said the dog bit her.
The driver told deputies she did not have cell service at the home, so she drove to Kroger and called from there.
The homeowner was aware the delivery driver had been bitten by the dog.
Deputies asked the driver if she needed a squad, but she declined and said she planned to go to urgent care.
The dog warden was contacted and responded to the call.
No arrest was listed in the information provided.
The call is a reminder for dog owners: delivery drivers, mail carriers, utility workers, deputies, EMS crews, and other workers may have a lawful reason to come onto your property.
If you are expecting a delivery, secure your dog before opening the door.
Even a quick dash outside can turn into a bite report, a dog warden call, medical bills, and possible liability for the owner.
Ohio’s dog laws have also changed under what is known as Avery’s Law, named after a young Ohio girl who was severely injured in a dog attack.
The law tightened parts of Ohio’s dangerous and vicious dog rules and added more attention to reporting dog bites and injuries. Under Ohio law, health care providers and veterinarians who know a person has been bitten or injured in a dog attack must report it to the local health commissioner within 24 hours.
That matters because a dog bite is not just a neighborhood dispute. It can trigger medical treatment, public health reporting, dog warden involvement, and possible legal consequences for the owner.
In plain language: “He never bites” will not matter much after the dog has already bitten the delivery driver.
Keep the dog inside. Put it in another room. Use a crate, leash, gate, or fenced area before opening the door.
One bad moment at the door can turn into a police report fast.
