Makailas' Pet Haven

09/06/2022

09/06/2022

True ❤️

03/23/2020

Beach time!
We love a throwback!

03/23/2020

It’s been a hard time lately, here at Makailas’ Pet Haven, we’re doing everything we can to keep our clients and their pawrents happy and most importantly healthy!
Here’s some Information regarding your loved ones during Covid 19.

If you're worried about your pet and COVID-19, or just want a better understanding of how this affects your pet, this post's for you!

02/23/2020

PROXENY IN DOGS.
AGGRESSIVE OR VICTIM?

About 15 years ago a group brought to me a neutered male dog that had disfigured the face of a woman deeply related to animal protectionism, the question was that the dog for a recommendation of several trainers and veterinarians should be euthanized.

When I started to work with him, the first thing I discovered was that it was not aggressive at all, only that he was very insecure when we approached directly towards him, but as we always respected him in his personal spaces and made him come towards us, his aggressiveness was always shown at zero, therefore, my diagnosis was that the dog could not be sacrificed for aggression,

I made an interview with the “victim”, I asked her at that moment and circumstance the dog had bitten her, who confessed that in her deep love for dogs she had only wanted to give to our canine patient a hug and a kiss and that he had responded by biting her face wildly. then my question was whether after the first bite he had continued the "attack", she replied no, that the dog rather took distance.

The dog in question that bit the face of the protectionist, was not aggressive, he defended himself, since she abruptly pe*****ted his private spaces and this is an act of aggression, and obviously that the dog responded with a defensive bite that it cannot be taken with flagrant aggression, hence one of the main divisions of aggression is defensive or offensive, both are very different.

For a better understanding, we need to know about Space Bubble or also known as Proxeny or Proxenia, these different words do nothing but a reference to the study of the use and perception of social and personal space. Analyze how people use and respond to spatial relationships in the establishment of formal or informal groups, although it is a treatise between humans, we can very well take it to the plane of the rest of the animals, and that is the reason for this article, that you learn to respect the space of all the beings with whom you share the environment, so as not to attack and less to be attacked.
These unwritten laws stablish the spaces to be respected when we interact with another person obviously that is not the same if these people are unknown or familiar, and that is reflected in the distances we drive between one body and another, so rules can be established generally when a person exceeds that space, therefore, would be invading this "Space Bubble" that belongs to us and we can feel that he/she violates our territory, which means an aggression.

According to the proxeny, there are four zonal instances:

1) Intimate distance: It is a foot long, this distance is what the person takes care of it as his private property like body and belongings, this zone only can be crossed by relatives and close friends.

2) Personal distance: It is between 1 foot and 4 feet long. It is the distance between known and trusted people, but with lower emotional feelings, such as a co-worker or a classmate.

3) Social Distance: It is between 4 feet and 10 feet. It is the distance that separates us from strangers. People with whom we have little or no relationship. It is used by formal conversations.

4) Public Distance: It is given over 10 feet and has no limit. The tone of voice is high and is used in public areas.

These distances are not applicable to all individuals, as there are cultural and demographic factors that can influence, and
In animal behavior, these territorial issues are even more marked and are evidenced in more aggressive responses.

It is outstanding how humans understand these social rules and respect them when they interact with other humans, but at the same time, they are not conscious about them when they interact with animals, even more with dogs, and this mistake is more frequent between animal lovers. Love and respect go for the same way!
For instance, whether a person surprise us with a hug and a kiss being a member of our family, we take it as something nice, but if the person is a complete strange we will take it as an attack, and we will response aggressively because this person has not our authorization to pe*****te in our bubble personal. It is a lack of respect!

Why is it so easy to understand this between humans and not when we interact with dogs?

when you meet a dog, which so far is strange, do not pounce on him/her, just thinking that because you are a dog lover, he/she will understand you. You must think that he/she does not know you and that your behavior is being a threat, then he/she will surely think that you want to hurt him/her, therefore he/she is going to respond aggressively bitting you in a “defensive aggression” because the real attack is coming from you for your lack of the respect of his/her bubble space.

The best way to interact with a unknow dog, it will always be to respect distances, reading the calming signals that the dogs give us when he/she shows us them, it is for the stress that we cause them with our presence, being signs of authorization the open mouths with tongues outside, and when he/she come towards us, whether on the contrary, he/she refuses to come us, or closes his/her mouth, licks his/her face, yawns, looks away, is telling us “please, stop threatening”. If you think that you can reach all dogs, hug them, and kiss them, just because you are a dog lover that just want to help them, is a conceptual error, which can cost us dearly and even more to the dog that after biting you will be called “aggressive” without really being it.

Learning this is an excellent way to prevent dog bites, and topic that should be of a state politics, and even more school matter since in children it is essential because can prevent more than 50% of the bites in them.

Aldo Cecchi.

12/04/2019

“OH BOY IM SUCH A GOOD WALKER!”- Tag

to recent warmer days with TAG!

Anyone else missing this weather?

07/19/2018

They were excited for their walk, maybe a little too excited bc they barked at many people with their dogs today. But we get to love them and their voices! 💕🐾

07/17/2018

Julian deserves better, anyone willing to become a long term foster for this sweet pittie?

07/12/2018

These are some handsome boys! 🐾🐶🐶🐾

07/12/2018

Hi everyone!
Makailas’ Pet Haven has had a slight change in its policy.

We will no longer be accepting check deposits for providing walks, day care, drop in sessions, or potty break walks.
We will still accept checks for providing overnight care.

If you have any questions, feel free to message us here at Makailas’ Pet Haven Pet Service!

Enjoy this beautiful day 🐾💕

07/11/2018

A good boy named Tag! Look at the difference between the first and second photo 😄

07/10/2018

These good boys enjoy our walks!

07/10/2018

Max and Blue 💗🐶

07/01/2018

Just finished providing overnight care to the two shih tzu’s in Felton yesterday.

This weeks adventure: dropping in on this BIG guy for our two hour play dates!

06/27/2018

we’ve been very busy here at MPH, in the last couple of weeks. we’ve taken care of Horses, chickens, cats, puppers and of course these cuties.

06/19/2018

I have the pleasure of walking these to gorgeous brothers, you met them yesterday but I’m here to introduce Max and Blue, such good boys! 🐶

06/18/2018

Max and Blue! Can you guess who’s who❓🐾

06/13/2018

After the passing of his friend Tank, Cooper found some joy while watching the finals

06/12/2018

I know a couple of chihuahuas who could do that! 🤔😉

06/09/2018

Callie is a smart and focused girl, she steps into her harness like a pro, has great recall! not to mention she is great company!

06/08/2018

A sweet bond between dog and horse 💕

05/27/2018

Bravo Bravo BRAVISSIMO! 👏👏

05/26/2018

Say hi to my new client,Bonsai, we called him Bonsi. A 5 pound bundle of love and snuggles!

His mom needed a safe and trusted pet service where she knew the best care would be provided for her baby while she was away and luckily by word of mouth she found us at MPH where we took care of him and his friend. 🐾💕

05/22/2018

“You watch reptiles too??” That’s right! On occasion and certain reptilian species. This is Shabba, she loves to be scratched on the base of her tail. 🦎

05/21/2018

Mr. Tank and Coops! Tanky boy needed some extra love yesterday which I was happy to give!

05/19/2018

Tonight I got word from a client that this beautiful soul is eternally resting. She was a great girl who had a great life! Thanks for allowing me the time to spend with her E.

04/24/2018

Another evening day care sesh with this girl! 🐾💕

04/22/2018

I can’t help but post these beautiful photos of Callie during our daycare time today 💕🐾

04/20/2018

Trust is an important quality in any dedicated business. Good recall, an empty beach and love, is also important in my business!

Enjoy this video!

04/18/2018

Makailas’ Pet Haven is equipped with the knowledge to take care of not only dogs, but, birds, cats, lizards, rodents and farm animals including: horses, pigs, chickens, ducks.

04/17/2018

Tanky boy got a (BIG) baby brother named cooper! Cooper and Tank love to spend time together and I love to spend time with them 💕

04/16/2018

My weekend with ‘the boys’ is officially over. No worries though— I’ll be seeing them soon!

04/15/2018

Today April 14, 2018: hanging out with the stinky, goofy boys.
They’re currently snoring and farting next to me🤣

04/15/2018

From Kita’s walk today. she thoroughly enjoyed this surprise water fountain! Lol

04/15/2018

Kita 🐺🐾🐾