{"id":175539,"date":"2022-09-07T08:02:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T08:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T05:36:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T05:36:17","slug":"why-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my puppy obsessed with my baby?"},"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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_is_my_puppy_obsessed_with_my_baby\" title=\"Why is my puppy obsessed with my baby?\">Why is my puppy obsessed with my baby?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_does_my_dog_nudge_my_newborn_baby\" title=\"Why does my dog nudge my newborn baby?\">Why does my dog nudge my newborn baby?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Do_puppies_know_to_be_gentle_with_babies\" title=\"Do puppies know to be gentle with babies?\">Do puppies know to be gentle with babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_like_a_baby\" title=\"Why does my dog cuddle like a baby?\">Why does my dog cuddle like a baby?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_are_dogs_so_curious_about_babies\" title=\"Why are dogs so curious about babies?\">Why are dogs so curious about babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_around_babies\" title=\"Why does my dog go crazy around babies?\">Why does my dog go crazy around babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_is_my_dog_always_near_my_baby\" title=\"Why is my dog always near my baby?\">Why is my dog always near my baby?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Do_dogs_know_to_be_gentle_with_babies\" title=\"Do dogs know to be gentle with babies?\">Do dogs know to be gentle with babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_does_my_dog_bump_my_baby_with_his_nose\" title=\"Why does my dog bump my baby with his nose?\">Why does my dog bump my baby with his nose?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Do_dogs_understand_that_babies_are_babies\" title=\"Do dogs understand that babies are babies?\">Do dogs understand that babies are babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_around_my_newborn\" title=\"Why is my dog acting weird around my newborn?\">Why is my dog acting weird around my newborn?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_are_dogs_affectionate_to_babies\" title=\"Why are dogs affectionate to babies?\">Why are dogs affectionate to babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Are_puppies_gentle_with_babies\" title=\"Are puppies gentle with babies?\">Are puppies gentle with babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#How_do_dogs_know_to_be_gentle_with_newborns\" title=\"How do dogs know to be gentle with newborns?\">How do dogs know to be gentle with newborns?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Are_puppies_good_around_babies\" title=\"Are puppies good around babies?\">Are puppies good around babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_me_like_a_baby\" title=\"Why does my dog cuddle me like a baby?\">Why does my dog cuddle me like a baby?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_snuggly\" title=\"Why is my dog so snuggly?\">Why is my dog so snuggly?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Can_a_dog_be_held_like_a_baby\" title=\"Can a dog be held like a baby?\">Can a dog be held like a baby?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#How_do_dogs_decide_who_to_cuddle\" title=\"How do dogs decide who to cuddle?\">How do dogs decide who to cuddle?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_are_dogs_fascinated_with_babies\" title=\"Why are dogs fascinated with babies?\">Why are dogs fascinated with babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_does_my_dog_freak_out_around_babies\" title=\"Why does my dog freak out around babies?\">Why does my dog freak out around babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#How_can_I_calm_my_dog_down_around_my_baby\" title=\"How can I calm my dog down around my baby?\">How can I calm my dog down around my baby?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Do_dogs_get_jealous_of_newborn_babies\" title=\"Do dogs get jealous of newborn babies?\">Do dogs get jealous of newborn babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Do_dogs_act_differently_around_babies\" title=\"Do dogs act differently around babies?\">Do dogs act differently around babies?<\/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-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby\/#Why_is_my_dog_always_around_my_baby\" title=\"Why is my dog always around my baby?\">Why is my dog always around my baby?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_obsessed_with_my_baby\"><\/span>Why is my puppy obsessed with my baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canines are smitten with babies and can form strong connections because of the amount of time spent together. Both a baby and a dog, especially a young pup, <b>have a common desire for a playmate and someone who will give them attention<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-get-a-puppy-before-or-after-a-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it better to get a puppy before or after a baby?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_nudge_my_newborn_baby\"><\/span>Why does my dog nudge my newborn baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, dogs will want to sniff the baby and may nudge the baby with their nose or even lick the baby. For the most part, <b>unless the baby was born with a particularly weak immune system or other health concern, these actions are perfectly fine and are a normal investigation process for your dog<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sBFYYz7t_C8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_know_to_be_gentle_with_babies\"><\/span>Do puppies know to be gentle with babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs know to be gentle with babies because they want to protect the youngest member of their pack or family. This behavior is instinctual because dogs are pack animals that respond well to hierarchy. Interacting with babies also increases dopamine levels and makes them happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_like_a_baby\"><\/span>Why does my dog cuddle like a baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs Like to Cuddle <b>Because It Provides Affection<\/b> Cuddling, and showing affection in general, is one way in which our dogs strengthen their bond with us. Researchers have even found that bonding with their owners is more important to dogs than it is to other pets (sorry cat lovers).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_so_curious_about_babies\"><\/span>Why are dogs so curious about babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs sniff babies <b>because they cast off a variety of smells that can attract dogs, from the scent of the baby itself to the scent of what&#8217;s in the babies&#8217; diapers or even the scent of spit-up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_around_babies\"><\/span>Why does my dog go crazy around babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sounds and Smells Their sounds and movements, too, are attractive to dogs, who can become energetically curious about what&#8217;s going on. <b>Your dog may investigate the unfamiliar through attempts at smell, touch and vocalization and may express his enthusiasm and excitement by going crazy in the presence of an infant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_always_near_my_baby\"><\/span>Why is my dog always near my baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I spoke with Los Angeles-based certified dog and cat behaviorist and trainer Russell Hartstein, and he says, <b>They love your baby. Most dogs love to cuddle, commune, and are gregarious social pets that love to be close to and sleep with or next to their families.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_to_be_gentle_with_babies\"><\/span>Do dogs know to be gentle with babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs know to be gentle with babies because they want to protect the youngest member of their pack or family. This behavior is instinctual because dogs are pack animals that respond well to hierarchy. Interacting with babies also increases dopamine levels and makes them happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stayyy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/How-Do-Dogs-Know-To-Be-Gentle-With-Babies03.jpg\" alt=\"How Do Dogs Know To Be Gentle With Babies?\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bump_my_baby_with_his_nose\"><\/span>Why does my dog bump my baby with his nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Introduction. Dogs bump you with their noses constantly. To them, <b>it is a form of communication, to you, it is a cold reminder of their need for attention. Dogs often do this to get your attention for a variety of reasons.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_understand_that_babies_are_babies\"><\/span>Do dogs understand that babies are babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs can hear, smell, and see babies, but they don&#8217;t really know what a baby is, so it is shocking when dogs treat babies differently than adults. While your dog may not care much about adults, you might notice that your dog seems especially interested in babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_around_my_newborn\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting weird around my newborn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs who show aggression toward a new baby in the home often do so because <b>they have not been well socialized to children and find them foreign and frightening. Some dogs don&#8217;t fear babies, but they become aggressive when guarding their food, toys or chew bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_affectionate_to_babies\"><\/span>Why are dogs affectionate to babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canines are smitten with babies and can form strong connections <b>because of the amount of time spent together. Both a baby and a dog, especially a young pup, have a common desire for a playmate and someone who will give them attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppies_gentle_with_babies\"><\/span>Are puppies gentle with babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs are gentle with children, and they can form strong bonds with them due to the time they spend together. If you think about it deeply, both a puppy and a baby share the common interest of playing and exploring their surroundings. If your dog and your child have grown up together, their bond is inseparable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_know_to_be_gentle_with_newborns\"><\/span>How do dogs know to be gentle with newborns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every dog should be taught from the beginning to be gentle around a baby. <b>A dog responds to his humans&#8217; verbal cues and body language with an infant. Thus, when owners display a calm, protective demeanor, the dog can learn to be sensitive and cautious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppies_good_around_babies\"><\/span>Are puppies good around babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs do seem to behave a bit differently when they&#8217;re around babies. They tend to take a special interest in what they&#8217;re doing, but as to why, well, we really don&#8217;t know. Whether this even means that dogs understand what babies are in the grand scheme of things is open to debate. <b>There is no proof.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_me_like_a_baby\"><\/span>Why does my dog cuddle me like a baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs cuddle <b>to get warmth, bond with their family members or pack, and because it releases chemicals and hormones that make them feel good, Bernal says. When dogs cuddle with us, their brains release the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which reinforces their desire and enjoyment of touch and bonding, she adds.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tsqi67_qgNI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_snuggly\"><\/span>Why is my dog so snuggly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog snuggles <b>to feel the love.<\/b> Well, your dog does, too, and that might be yet another reason why they want some snuggies. We also know that, when dogs get close to us, they can smell the oxytocin that our body releases from their contact, Dr Joanna Woodnutt, MRCVS, a veterinarian tells Romper.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_be_held_like_a_baby\"><\/span>Can a dog be held like a baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And if like us, you really respect our canine brethren you&#8217;ll know that <b>the best way to hold them is like babies. It gives them the respect and attention they so badly need. We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the best dogs being held like babies moments on the internet to prove our point.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_decide_who_to_cuddle\"><\/span>How do dogs decide who to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are naturally pack animals and they love to sleep with their pack. In the wild, the more tightly they sleep, the better, because snuggling together offers warmth and protection. <b>If your dog considers you the leader of the pack, he will likely want to sleep close to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_fascinated_with_babies\"><\/span>Why are dogs fascinated with babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canines are smitten with babies and can form strong connections <b>because of the amount of time spent together. Both a baby and a dog, especially a young pup, have a common desire for a playmate and someone who will give them attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_freak_out_around_babies\"><\/span>Why does my dog freak out around babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs who show aggression toward a new baby in the home often do so because <b>they have not been well socialized to children and find them foreign and frightening. Some dogs don&#8217;t fear babies, but they become aggressive when guarding their food, toys or chew bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_calm_my_dog_down_around_my_baby\"><\/span>How can I calm my dog down around my baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tell Your Dog What You Want As your dog approaches the new baby, <b>give it a command, such as down or sit. Reward the dog with praise or treats for doing as it&#8217;s told. Often, your dog just needs some direction from you to learn how to be well-behaved around an infant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_jealous_of_newborn_babies\"><\/span>Do dogs get jealous of newborn babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do dogs get jealous of babies? <b>Dogs can get jealous of babies and change once a newborn comes into the house. Dogs are highly social animals who thrive on routine the undivided attention of their owners. A New baby can change that for them, and results in signs of jealousy from some dogs, but not all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_act_differently_around_babies\"><\/span>Do dogs act differently around babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can be said that <b>dogs often act differently around babies, and they seem to treat them with extra care to make sure that they don&#8217;t get hurt. Dogs tend to be more protective of babies and small children as well, but that doesn&#8217;t mean that dogs really understand what babies are or what we call them.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.wagwalkingweb.com\/media\/daily_wag\/sense_guides\/science\/1540368999.53\/can-dogs-tell-babies-are-babies_science.jpg\" alt=\"Can Dogs Tell Babies are Babies? - Wag!\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_always_around_my_baby\"><\/span>Why is my dog always around my baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Canines are smitten with babies and can form strong connections because of the amount of time spent together. Both a baby and a dog, especially a young pup, have a common desire for a playmate and someone who will give them attention.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my puppy obsessed with my baby?Why does my dog nudge my newborn baby?Do puppies know to be gentle with babies?Why does my dog cuddle like a baby?Why are dogs so curious about babies?Why does my dog go crazy around babies?Why is my dog always near my baby?Do dogs know to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-my-puppy-obsessed-with-my-baby.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175539"}],"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=175539"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194368,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175539\/revisions\/194368"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}