Royal Mail has used the system more then 750 times since November after a string of horrific attacks in which rogue pets have bitten off fingers, thumbs and even a nose.
Posties are using virtual reality headsets to learn how to avoid being attacked by dogs.
The gadgets provide a 360-degree street view scene and advice on how to deal with aggressive pets on their rounds.
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