Sinn Féin representatives Tierna Cunningham and Carál Ní Chuilín joined forces with the Royal Mail to make a joint call for dog owners to ensure their pets are not attacking postmen and women.
The call came after it was revealed seven postal workers have been bitten going about their work over the past year.
Sinn Féin councillor and dog lover Tierna Cunningham said many dogs need to be trained not to attack the posties delivering the mail.
"We are asking residents to keep their dogs under control at all times but particularly during times of postal delivery," she said. "I'm a responsible dog owner myself and do my very best to ensure that my postie can drop letters to my home safely and also that my dogs don't get distressed with a stranger arriving at the gate."
Local MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said new legislation is being developed against irresponsible dog ownership.
"Currently Sinn Féin Minister Michelle Gildernew is bringing forward legislation in the Assembly concerning responsible dog ownership," she said.
"Stray dogs attacking workers and children as highlighted in this weeks courts and the persistent problem in our communities of dog fouling has to be tackled head on. We hope today's appeal coupled with new laws will help to give us a cleaner and safer environment for our families."
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