{"id":16596,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:44","slug":"why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_not_lift_his_leg_when_peeing\" title=\"Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?\">Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#What_age_do_boy_dogs_lift_their_leg\" title=\"What age do boy dogs lift their leg?\">What age do boy dogs lift their leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_male_dog_to_squat_to_pee\" title=\"Is it normal for a male dog to squat to pee?\">Is it normal for a male dog to squat to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_do_some_male_dogs_squat\" title=\"Why do some male dogs squat?\">Why do some male dogs squat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Do_all_dogs_lift_their_leg_when_they_pee\" title=\"Do all dogs lift their leg when they pee?\">Do all dogs lift their leg when they pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_like_a_girl\" title=\"Why does my boy dog pee like a girl?\">Why does my boy dog pee like a girl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#At_what_age_do_male_dogs_lift_their_leg_to_urinate\" title=\"At what age do male dogs lift their leg to urinate?\">At what age do male dogs lift their leg to urinate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_not_lift_his_leg\" title=\"Why does my male dog not lift his leg?\">Why does my male dog not lift his leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Will_my_boy_dog_ever_lift_his_leg\" title=\"Will my boy dog ever lift his leg?\">Will my boy dog ever lift his leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#How_do_male_dogs_learn_to_lift_their_leg\" title=\"How do male dogs learn to lift their leg?\">How do male dogs learn to lift their leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Do_male_puppies_squat_to_pee\" title=\"Do male puppies squat to pee?\">Do male puppies squat to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_squatting\" title=\"Why does my boy dog pee squatting?\">Why does my boy dog pee squatting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_pee_like_a_female\" title=\"Why does my male dog pee like a female?\">Why does my male dog pee like a female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_boy_dog_not_lift_his_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Why does my boy dog not lift his leg to pee?\">Why does my boy dog not lift his leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_dog_pee_sitting_down\" title=\"Why does my dog pee sitting down?\">Why does my dog pee sitting down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_still_squat\" title=\"Why does my male dog still squat?\">Why does my male dog still squat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_boy_puppy_pee_like_a_girl\" title=\"Why does my boy puppy pee like a girl?\">Why does my boy puppy pee like a girl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Do_all_male_dogs_lift_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Do all male dogs lift leg to pee?\">Do all male dogs lift leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_lift_his_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Why does my dog not lift his leg to pee?\">Why does my dog not lift his leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_dog_lift_his_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Why does my dog lift his leg to pee?\">Why does my dog lift his leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#What_age_does_dog_lift_leg_to_pee\" title=\"What age does dog lift leg to pee?\">What age does dog lift leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Why_does_my_male_puppy_pee_like_a_girl\" title=\"Why does my male puppy pee like a girl?\">Why does my male puppy pee like a girl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Do_all_male_dogs_lift_their_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Do all male dogs lift their leg to pee?\">Do all male dogs lift their leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#What_age_do_male_dogs_start_marking\" title=\"What age do male dogs start marking?\">What age do male dogs start marking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when-peeing\/#Do_male_dogs_have_to_lift_their_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Do male dogs have to lift their leg to pee?\">Do male dogs have to lift their leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_not_lift_his_leg_when_peeing\"><\/span>Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, science has given us an answer. With both male and female dogs, urination serves two distinct purposes: eliminating liquid waste and marking territory. <b>Male dogs are much more likely to scent-mark, which contributes to their occasional preference for a leg-lifting position.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_boy_dogs_lift_their_leg\"><\/span>What age do boy dogs lift their leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately 6-12 months old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_male_dog_to_squat_to_pee\"><\/span>Is it normal for a male dog to squat to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_male_dogs_squat\"><\/span>Why do some male dogs squat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You heard right: <b>Males may squat to relieve themselves, and females may choose to lift a leg. Studies suggest that regardless of whether or not a canine is spayed or neutered, some dogs will choose to only squat when it&#8217;s time to do their business.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_lift_their_leg_when_they_pee\"><\/span>Do all dogs lift their leg when they pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_like_a_girl\"><\/span>Why does my boy dog pee like a girl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All canines use urine to mark their territory, but some do it more than others. All male dogs, big and small, raise their leg to pee or scent-mark much more frequently in the fall than in the summer, likely because it is mating season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_male_dogs_lift_their_leg_to_urinate\"><\/span>At what age do male dogs lift their leg to urinate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urination and scent-marking A male dog who is <b>marking his territory will use the popular elevate peeing posture, raising his leg as high as he can on a vertical surface so the urine flows downward covering a larger area and leaving a strong message to any dog who passes by that this is one big dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_not_lift_his_leg\"><\/span>Why does my male dog not lift his leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs neutered before they ever leg lift will likely never leg lift. In addition to the physical factors, this behavior <b>might be related to complex canine social issues. Because leg lifting can be associated with dominance and territorial marking, dogs who are submissive may not show this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_boy_dog_ever_lift_his_leg\"><\/span>Will my boy dog ever lift his leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As a male dog starts to reach maturity, he will increasingly lift his leg while urinating. Sexual maturity in puppies usually starts in male pups around the 6-month mark in small breeds, and up to around 9 months in medium to large breeds, and it may not occur until over a year in some giant breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_male_dogs_learn_to_lift_their_leg\"><\/span>How do male dogs learn to lift their leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some male dogs learn to lift their legs to urinate <b>instinctively, or by watching other dogs in their social group. However, some dogs appear to not acquire the skill through normal means. A dog lifts its leg to pee in order to make the act of urination a multipurpose one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_puppies_squat_to_pee\"><\/span>Do male puppies squat to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_squatting\"><\/span>Why does my boy dog pee squatting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, <b>squatting to urinate is normal  and not a sign of a health problem.  There are only theories about urination styles, including one that surmises that males lift their back legs to better mark territory, as well as to spray higher and appear bigger to other pups who sniff their urine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_pee_like_a_female\"><\/span>Why does my male dog pee like a female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urination and scent-marking A male dog who is <b>marking his territory will use the popular elevate peeing posture, raising his leg as high as he can on a vertical surface so the urine flows downward covering a larger area and leaving a strong message to any dog who passes by that this is one big dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_boy_dog_not_lift_his_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Why does my boy dog not lift his leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs neutered before they ever leg lift will likely never leg lift. In addition to the physical factors, this behavior <b>might be related to complex canine social issues. Because leg lifting can be associated with dominance and territorial marking, dogs who are submissive may not show this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_pee_sitting_down\"><\/span>Why does my dog pee sitting down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Submissive urination is a behavior in which a dog pees <b>as a response to fear or anxiety. It can be more common in young puppies who are gaining confidence, but can also occur in adult dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_still_squat\"><\/span>Why does my male dog still squat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new squatting behavior <b>may be a sign of a medical issue, including arthritis, orthopedic problems and even a hormonal or neurologic condition. Squatting may also be a symptom of urinary incontinence, Dr. Sueda adds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_boy_puppy_pee_like_a_girl\"><\/span>Why does my boy puppy pee like a girl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, science has given us an answer. With both male and female dogs, urination serves two distinct purposes: eliminating liquid waste and marking territory. <b>Male dogs are much more likely to scent-mark, which contributes to their occasional preference for a leg-lifting position.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_male_dogs_lift_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Do all male dogs lift leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urination and scent-marking <b>A male dog who is marking his territory will use the popular elevate peeing posture, raising his leg as high as he can on a vertical surface so the urine flows downward covering a larger area and leaving a strong message to any dog who passes by that this is one big dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_lift_his_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Why does my dog not lift his leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs neutered before they ever leg lift will likely never leg lift. In addition to the physical factors, this behavior <b>might be related to complex canine social issues. Because leg lifting can be associated with dominance and territorial marking, dogs who are submissive may not show this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lift_his_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Why does my dog lift his leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_does_dog_lift_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>What age does dog lift leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs are much more likely to scent-mark, which contributes to their occasional preference for a leg-lifting position. <b>Lifting a leg makes it easier to urinate on higher surfaces like trees or fire hydrants and cover a larger area, which leaves a stronger message than urine on the ground<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_puppy_pee_like_a_girl\"><\/span>Why does my male puppy pee like a girl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urination and scent-marking A male dog who is <b>marking his territory will use the popular elevate peeing posture, raising his leg as high as he can on a vertical surface so the urine flows downward covering a larger area and leaving a strong message to any dog who passes by that this is one big dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_male_dogs_lift_their_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Do all male dogs lift their leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_male_dogs_start_marking\"><\/span>What age do male dogs start marking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs neutered before they ever leg lift will likely never leg lift. In addition to the physical factors, this behavior <b>might be related to complex canine social issues. Because leg lifting can be associated with dominance and territorial marking, dogs who are submissive may not show this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_dogs_have_to_lift_their_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Do male dogs have to lift their leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?What age do boy dogs lift their leg?Is it normal for a male dog to squat to pee?Why do some male dogs squat?Do all dogs lift their leg when they pee?Why does my boy dog pee like a girl?At what age do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16596"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16596"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16596\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}