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- COMMON PUBLIC MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PAWS
- ADOPTION: How do I adopt from PAWS?
- ADMISSION / ABANDONMENT: Can PAWS adopt/take my pet? Can I donate my pet to PAWS?
- ANIMAL CONTROL VS ANIMAL WELFARE
- ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS
- BRANCH OF PAWS: Are there other PAWS branches? Sana may PAWS dito!
- CITY POUND: Help! My dog was caught and was taken to the pound. Is this right/legal?
- CRUELTY: Hit-and-Run Case
- CRUELTY: How To Report Animal Cruelty + Calling 117
- CRUELTY: Online photos / videos / links, what can I do about these?
- DOG BITES: Help! I was bitten by a dog. What do I do?
- DONATE: How can I donate to PAWS?
- FOSTER: Temporarily keeping a rescue is one of the most important things a volunteer or concerned citizen can do. What does it take to foster?
- HOARDING AND IRRESPONSIBLE RESCUING
- HUMANE EDUCATION - BARANGAYS / SUBDIVISIONS : Does PAWS give seminars for barangays on animal care, catching of strays, responsible pet ownership?
- HUMANE EDUCATION: School Tours / Student Interviews / School Visits
- NEGLECT: My neighbor is beating their pet. My neighbor is not giving food/water/shelter.
- NEGLECT: Pet shops (Animals are malnourished, not fed, kept in small/cramped cages, etc.)
- NEIGHBOR COMPLAINING ABOUT OUR PETS
- PET SHOPS / PETS FOR SALE: Is it ok to buy from a pet shop? Is it legal to sell animals in the streets?
- REHOMING ASSISTANCE
- RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
- RESPONSIBLE RESCUING
- SHELTER CLEANING PROGRAM
- SHELTER FEEDING PROGRAM
- SICK PET: Help, my pet is sick. What do I do?
- SPAY/NEUTER: Benefits
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STRAY-RESCUE: What To Do With Rescues and Stray Emergencies
- STRAY-RESCUE: How do I admit this poor puppy/kitten/cat/dog I saw on the streets?
- STRAYS - How to get them off the streets?
- STRAYS: Why are there stray cats and dogs?
- ACTUAL REPORT: Dog with cyst. Need assistance.
- ACTUAL REPORT: Abandoned dog
- ACTUAL REPORT: Run-over stray dog with bone sticking out
- ACTUAL REPORT: Stray dog in bad condition beside hospital
- STRAY/RESCUE: Dog/Cat Stuck In Tree/Roof/Sewer/Creek/Etc
- STRAYS/PETS OUT IN THE RAIN/TYPHOON
- STRAY CATS: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
- TNR - How to do community TNR
- VET SERVICES: Does PAWS offer vet services?
- VET MALPRACTICE: My pet died at the vet, I think this is negligence, how can I complain about it?
- VOLUNTEER: How do I become a PAWS volunteer? / I'm not from Manila, how can I volunteer? / Can kids volunteer?
- WHY DO DOGS BITE?
- ABANDONED DOGS, PUPPIES, CATS, KITTENS - Can PAWS rescue them?
- ABANDONED NURSING KITTENS: Help! I found these little kittens and I don't know how to take care of them.
- BABIES AND PETS
- BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING: My dog has biting/aggressive problems, etc? What do I do?
- BOARDING: Can I board my pet at PAWS? Can my pet stay temporarily at PAWS?
- BURIAL/CREMATION: Does PAWS offer these services?
- CONDO DOES NOT ALLOW PETS
- DR. DOG : How can my dog be a part of the Dr. Dog Program?
- EXOTIC PETS: Is it legal to keep exotic animals?
- FOUND PET
- LOST PET: My pet is missing. Can you help me?
- NEW YEAR'S TIPS
- ON DOLPHINS, COCKFIGHTING, ETC.
- PAWS LOGO: Can our group use the PAWS logo for our event that will benefit PAWS? Can I use the PAWS logo for my blog?
- TRAVEL WITH PET
- PAWS Facebook Posting Guidelines
- PREPARING FOR DISASTERS
- 5 Freedoms
PLEASE HELP. MY DOG IS:
- AGGRESSIVE / BIT SOMEONE
- UNTRAINABLE
- DESTROYING EVERYTHING
- CHEWS EVERYTHING
- BARKS TOO MUCH / TAHOL NG TAHOL
- "MASYADO MAKULIT"
- "NAGING WILD"
- I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE MY DOG
When owning a dog, a responsible pet owner would make sure to meet his/her dog's physical, social, emotional and mental well-being -- under this is daily enrichment (play, socialization, training) and daily exercise. These are important in order to have a well-behaved and well-balanced dog. A responsible owner would also make sure his dog is up-to-date with vaccinations.
Before you blame your dog for being aggressive, consider what you have done. A dog will normally not bite without reason, unless it is rabid. If a pet owner just leaves their dog tied up or in a cage all day long and does not spend time or bond with their dog, then the pet owner should not be surprised that their dog develops destructive behavior and bad habits. It is up to the pet owner to make the effort and the commitment to work with their dog to solve their issues.
Aggression and change in behavior can be triggered by many things. First and foremost, we would highly recommend you to do the ff:
1) rule out health problems by bringing your pet to a vet
2) have your pet spayed/neutered - this can help eliminate unwanted behaviors triggered by hormones. Please talk to your trusted vet about the procedure.
3) enroll in a training school or work with a behaviorist/trainer
Also consider: Young puppies will bite or nip when they are in the teething stage. This is normal and not considered aggressive behavior. It is up to you to redirect the teething to something more appropriate like a toy (ie, chew toys OR wet an old towel and freeze it before giving to your puppy - this will help sooth your puppy's teeth and gums).
It is your responsibility, as the pet owner, to be personally committed, present and involved when learning how to work with your dog in training, especially if you want bad habits/behavior to be corrected.
It is not responsible to abandon your dog because of his/her behavior.
Before you blame your dog for being aggressive, consider what you have done. A dog will normally not bite without reason, unless it is rabid. If a pet owner just leaves their dog tied up or in a cage all day long and does not spend time or bond with their dog, then the pet owner should not be surprised that their dog develops destructive behavior and bad habits. It is up to the pet owner to make the effort and the commitment to work with their dog to solve their issues.
Aggression and change in behavior can be triggered by many things. First and foremost, we would highly recommend you to do the ff:
1) rule out health problems by bringing your pet to a vet
2) have your pet spayed/neutered - this can help eliminate unwanted behaviors triggered by hormones. Please talk to your trusted vet about the procedure.
3) enroll in a training school or work with a behaviorist/trainer
Also consider: Young puppies will bite or nip when they are in the teething stage. This is normal and not considered aggressive behavior. It is up to you to redirect the teething to something more appropriate like a toy (ie, chew toys OR wet an old towel and freeze it before giving to your puppy - this will help sooth your puppy's teeth and gums).
It is your responsibility, as the pet owner, to be personally committed, present and involved when learning how to work with your dog in training, especially if you want bad habits/behavior to be corrected.
It is not responsible to abandon your dog because of his/her behavior.
LIST OF TRAINING/BEHAVIOR SCHOOLS IN METRO MANILA
Pet owners can inquire with the ff. training schools that we are aware of (listed in no particular order) regarding their rates and programs that can be beneficial for their dog/s:
Pet Centrics - Dr. Marose Magpily
www.petcentrics.ph
https://www.facebook.com/petcentrics/
Filinvest 2, 1126 Quezon City
Landline: (+632)871-1691
Mobile: (+63)922-846-0710
E-mail: [email protected]
Pup Culture - Jennie Panes
https://www.facebook.com/PupCulturePh
Landline: 02-88322255
Email: [email protected]
Pawsitive Education - Joy Uy
http://pawsitiveeducation.weebly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Pawsitive.Education
626 Lee St., Mandaluyong City
Contact #s: 0929-392-5452
Dog Coach Francis - Francis Cleofas
https://linky.ph/dogcoachfrancis
https://www.facebook.com/DogCoachFrancis
Contact #s: 0917 839-DOGS (3647)
* You may also search online, using Google for any schools or trainers in your area. Please use prudent judgement and ask what their programs are, what their methods are, and how they intend to help you train your dog, aside from their rates. Please do not leave the training of your dog up to the trainer only expecting a quick fix. Training and correcting bad behavior takes time, patience, consistency and commitment - it is a team effort that should be done by YOU (YOUR FAMILY) and YOUR DOG with the help of a professional.
Excerpts from Any Dog Can Bite. Here’s How You Can Prevent It
Do Dogs Bite “Out of the Blue”?
No, dogs do not bite “out of the blue.” There are always warning signs before a bite occurs, but these can be very subtle and may be missed by many people. A dog may appear to tolerate being repeatedly mauled by a child and one day bites, surprising everyone. Sometimes the warning have gone on for months or even years before the dog finally loses its tolerance and bites.
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Why Do Dogs Bite?
There are several possible reasons why a dog may bite a child (or anyone):
In addition, a recent study (by Tufts University, et al) examining the circumstances surrounding 256 dog bite-related fatalities (DBRFs) in the United States found 7 major co-occurring factors:
Fortunately, there are steps we can take to address and avoid dog bites, from properly training and socializing your pets, learning to read your dog’s body language and recognizing the triggers to educating your children (and adults) on how – or if – they should approach a dog and to safely interact with the dog.
- See more at: http://imnotamonster.org/any-dog-can-bite/#sthash.tvpPLNFm.dpuf
Do Dogs Bite “Out of the Blue”?
No, dogs do not bite “out of the blue.” There are always warning signs before a bite occurs, but these can be very subtle and may be missed by many people. A dog may appear to tolerate being repeatedly mauled by a child and one day bites, surprising everyone. Sometimes the warning have gone on for months or even years before the dog finally loses its tolerance and bites.
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Why Do Dogs Bite?
There are several possible reasons why a dog may bite a child (or anyone):
- The dog is protecting a possession, food or water dish or puppies
- The dog is protecting a resting place
- The dog is protecting its owner or the owner’s property
- The child has done something to provoke or frighten the dog (e.g., hugging the dog, moving into the dog’s space, leaning or stepping over the dog, trying to take something from the dog)
- The dog is old and grumpy and having a bad day and has no patience for the actions of a child
- The dog is injured or sick
- The child has hurt or startled it by stepping on it, poking it or pulling its fur, tail or ears
- The dog has not learned bite inhibition and bites hard by accident when the child offers food or a toy to the dog
- The child and dog are engaging in rough play and the dog gets overly excited
- The dog views the child as a prey item because the child is running and/or screaming near the dog or riding a bicycle or otherwise moving past the dog
- The dog is of a herding breed and nips while trying to “herd” the children
In addition, a recent study (by Tufts University, et al) examining the circumstances surrounding 256 dog bite-related fatalities (DBRFs) in the United States found 7 major co-occurring factors:
- Absence of an able bodied person to intervene (occurred in 87.1% of cases) -- Walang taong may kakayahan na tumulong sa pagtigil sa bad/aggressive behavior ng aso
- Incidental or no relationship between victim and dog (85.2%) -- Hindi magkakilala o walang relationship ang bite victim at ang aso
- Owner failure to neuter dogs (84.4%) -- Hindi pinakapon ng owner ang aso
- Compromised ability of victims to interact appropriately with dogs (victims were either <5 years old or had a limited physical or mental capacity) (77.4%) -- Hindi marunong mag-interact ang bite victim sa aso
- Dogs kept isolated from regular positive human interactions vs family dogs (76.2%) -- Walang socialization ang aso at walang positive interactions sa kanyang may-ari at sa mga iba pang tao na naninirahan sa bahay
- Owner’s prior mismanagement of dogs (37.5%) -- Ang hindi tamang pag-train, exercise, socialize at pag-aalaga sa alagang aso
- Owner’s history of abuse or neglect of dogs (21.1%) -- Kung ang may-ari ay may history na ng pananakit o pagpabaya sa kanyang alagang aso.
Fortunately, there are steps we can take to address and avoid dog bites, from properly training and socializing your pets, learning to read your dog’s body language and recognizing the triggers to educating your children (and adults) on how – or if – they should approach a dog and to safely interact with the dog.
- See more at: http://imnotamonster.org/any-dog-can-bite/#sthash.tvpPLNFm.dpuf
RELATED LINKS
- Any Dog Can Bite. Here's Why and How to Prevent It. - http://imnotamonster.org/any-dog-can-bite/
- Responsible Pet Ownership - http://pawsphilippines.weebly.com/responsible-pet-ownership.html
- Spay/Neuter Benefits - http://www.paws.org.ph/spayneuter-benefits.html
- Spay/Neuter Myths - http://www.paws.org.ph/spayneuter-myths--facts.html
- Save lives, spay/neuter your pet - http://www.paws.org.ph/save-lives-spayneuter-your-pets.html
- FAQS about Spaying/Neutering - http://www.paws.org.ph/spayneuter-faqs-and-pre-op--post-op-care.html
- PARC Clinic Rates for Spay/Neuter - https://paws.org.ph/programs/spay-neuter/
- Aggressive behavior in Cats - http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/10/18/cat-aggression.aspx
- Why do dogs bite? - www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/why-do-dogs-bite