{"id":19430,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","slug":"how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get my puppy to play by itself?"},"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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_play_by_itself\" title=\"How do I get my puppy to play by itself?\">How do I get my puppy to play by itself?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Should_puppies_play_by_themselves\" title=\"Should puppies play by themselves?\">Should puppies play by themselves?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#At_what_age_do_puppies_play_by_themselves\" title=\"At what age do puppies play by themselves?\">At what age do puppies play by themselves?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_play_by_itself\" title=\"How do I get my dog to play by itself?\">How do I get my dog to play by itself?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Why_wont_my_puppy_play_on_his_own\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my puppy play on his own?\">Why won&#8217;t my puppy play on his own?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Do_puppies_like_to_play_by_themselves\" title=\"Do puppies like to play by themselves?\">Do puppies like to play by themselves?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_play_by_himself\" title=\"How do I get my dog to play by himself?\">How do I get my dog to play by himself?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_long_should_puppies_play_alone\" title=\"How long should puppies play alone?\">How long should puppies play alone?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Why_doesnt_my_puppy_play_on_his_own\" title=\"Why doesnt my puppy play on his own?\">Why doesnt my puppy play on his own?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#At_what_age_do_puppies_start_being_independent\" title=\"At what age do puppies start being independent?\">At what age do puppies start being independent?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_I_teach_my_dog_to_play_by_himself\" title=\"How do I teach my dog to play by himself?\">How do I teach my dog to play by himself?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_I_encourage_my_dog_to_play_independently\" title=\"How do I encourage my dog to play independently?\">How do I encourage my dog to play independently?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_play_by_himself\" title=\"Why does my dog not play by himself?\">Why does my dog not play by himself?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Do_puppies_like_to_be_by_themselves\" title=\"Do puppies like to be by themselves?\">Do puppies like to be by themselves?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Do_I_have_to_entertain_my_puppy_all_the_time\" title=\"Do I have to entertain my puppy all the time?\">Do I have to entertain my puppy all the time?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Should_I_leave_my_puppy_to_play_alone\" title=\"Should I leave my puppy to play alone?\">Should I leave my puppy to play alone?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_you_teach_my_dog_to_entertain_himself\" title=\"How do you teach my dog to entertain himself?\">How do you teach my dog to entertain himself?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Should_you_let_puppies_play_on_their_own\" title=\"Should you let puppies play on their own?\">Should you let puppies play on their own?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_many_hours_a_day_should_I_play_with_my_puppy\" title=\"How many hours a day should I play with my puppy?\">How many hours a day should I play with my puppy?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_much_time_should_I_give_my_puppy_alone\" title=\"How much time should I give my puppy alone?\">How much time should I give my puppy alone?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Do_puppies_need_to_play_all_day\" title=\"Do puppies need to play all day?\">Do puppies need to play all day?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_play_independently\" title=\"How do I get my puppy to play independently?\">How do I get my puppy to play independently?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#How_do_I_teach_my_puppy_to_be_independent\" title=\"How do I teach my puppy to be independent?\">How do I teach my puppy to be independent?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#At_what_age_do_puppies_show_their_personality\" title=\"At what age do puppies show their personality?\">At what age do puppies show their personality?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-play-by-itself\/#Should_dogs_be_able_to_play_by_themselves\" title=\"Should dogs be able to play by themselves?\">Should dogs be able to play by themselves?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_play_by_itself\"><\/span>How do I get my puppy to play by itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage a dog to self-play <b>Use toys that dogs can play with by themselves to get them into the habit of doing this. You can encourage your dog to do this by playing with her for a few minutes using another toy, introducing the new toy, and then sitting quietly while the dog plays with the toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_puppies_play_by_themselves\"><\/span>Should puppies play by themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing is an important part of a dog&#8217;s daily routine and the ability to play happily all alone is a useful one. <b>Dogs learn to play when they are puppies in the pack, and often playtime in social groups gives them useful life skills, like play fighting, hunting, or chasing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_puppies_play_by_themselves\"><\/span>At what age do puppies play by themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play behavior begins as early as puppies can toddle around<b>about three weeks of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_play_by_itself\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to play by itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do I get my dog to play by itself? <b>Buy an assortment of toys, and give your dog one toy at a time. Observe what toy(s) it keeps chewing on or playing with most often. Keep the toys in rotation, giving your dog only a couple of toys to play with at a time to keep the toys new and interesting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_puppy_play_on_his_own\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my puppy play on his own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(A) Behaviourist Claire Arrowsmith says: <b>This could be about contact with you, or anxiety about something else in the environment. In these cases the dog will often refuse to eat or play with his own toys. Instead, he often seeks out items that smell of his owner, or that he has previously found comforting to chew on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_like_to_play_by_themselves\"><\/span>Do puppies like to play by themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing is an important part of a dog&#8217;s daily routine and the ability to play happily all alone is a useful one. <b>Dogs learn to play when they are puppies in the pack, and often playtime in social groups gives them useful life skills, like play fighting, hunting, or chasing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_play_by_himself\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to play by himself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For dogs to play by themselves, <b>there should be plenty of toys and a variety of toys around. A stuffed fabric toy is a classic toy, and squeaky toys are good because they make noise, which entices another sense. Interactive toys are an excellent choice because your dog can play with it for a long period of time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_puppies_play_alone\"><\/span>How long should puppies play alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general consensus for leaving a puppy alone during the day is <b>one hour for every month, a two-month-old puppy will rarely be capable of holding his bladder for more than two hours, a three-month-old for threeetc.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_doesnt_my_puppy_play_on_his_own\"><\/span>Why doesnt my puppy play on his own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(A) Behaviourist Claire Arrowsmith says: <b>This could be about contact with you, or anxiety about something else in the environment. In these cases the dog will often refuse to eat or play with his own toys. Instead, he often seeks out items that smell of his owner, or that he has previously found comforting to chew on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_puppies_start_being_independent\"><\/span>At what age do puppies start being independent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage a dog to self-play <b>Use toys that dogs can play with by themselves to get them into the habit of doing this. You can encourage your dog to do this by playing with her for a few minutes using another toy, introducing the new toy, and then sitting quietly while the dog plays with the toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_teach_my_dog_to_play_by_himself\"><\/span>How do I teach my dog to play by himself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing is an important part of a dog&#8217;s daily routine and the ability to play happily all alone is a useful one. <b>Dogs learn to play when they are puppies in the pack, and often playtime in social groups gives them useful life skills, like play fighting, hunting, or chasing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_encourage_my_dog_to_play_independently\"><\/span>How do I encourage my dog to play independently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use Interactive Toys For Independent Play<\/b> Stuffed toys and balls seem to have no point if you&#8217;re not around to throw them. Some toys are interactive, making it fun for your dog to play with them without your help. Puzzle toys are one example. You can purchase puzzle toys like the Seek-A-Treat line from Ethical Pet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_play_by_himself\"><\/span>Why does my dog not play by himself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(A) Behaviourist Claire Arrowsmith says: <b>This could be about contact with you, or anxiety about something else in the environment. In these cases the dog will often refuse to eat or play with his own toys. Instead, he often seeks out items that smell of his owner, or that he has previously found comforting to chew on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_like_to_be_by_themselves\"><\/span>Do puppies like to be by themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play behavior begins as early as puppies can toddle around<b>about three weeks of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_have_to_entertain_my_puppy_all_the_time\"><\/span>Do I have to entertain my puppy all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Being alone does not come naturally to young puppies. When they first leave their litters most pups object to being alone very loudly and very persistently. This a deeply ingrained survival strategy, as young pups left alone in the wild would not survive very long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_my_puppy_to_play_alone\"><\/span>Should I leave my puppy to play alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. To sum up, <b>puppies do need to have quite a bit of attention, but not so much that they begin to rely on that attention to function. During this time, puppies are building skills and a familiar routine. Aside from the additional training, owners shouldn&#8217;t give them more attention than they&#8217;ll get as an adult <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_teach_my_dog_to_entertain_himself\"><\/span>How do you teach my dog to entertain himself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do I get my dog to play by itself? <b>Buy an assortment of toys, and give your dog one toy at a time. Observe what toy(s) it keeps chewing on or playing with most often. Keep the toys in rotation, giving your dog only a couple of toys to play with at a time to keep the toys new and interesting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_puppies_play_on_their_own\"><\/span>Should you let puppies play on their own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Playing is necessary for a dog to have good mental, physical, and emotional health, even if it is done alone. Playing when he is left alone is a great skill because playing can reduce stress and anxiety.  Many dogs love to play and it improves not only their alone time, but their time with you as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hours_a_day_should_I_play_with_my_puppy\"><\/span>How many hours a day should I play with my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play with your puppy for <b>at least 20 minutes a day, in addition to giving him 20 to 30 minutes of exercise. A bored puppy is a destructive puppy. Playing is also a great way to bond with your puppy, and it helps her to interact with people in a positive manner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_should_I_give_my_puppy_alone\"><\/span>How much time should I give my puppy alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Leave your puppy alone in his crate or puppy playroom for at least 30 minutes to an hour each day at first. Gradually increase that length of time to up to two hours for a pup three months and younger, or up to four hours for a pup from three to six months old.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_to_play_all_day\"><\/span>Do puppies need to play all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your puppy&#8217;s exercise needs will change as she grows. <b>When your puppy is very young, veterinarians recommend keeping exercise limited to short walks and multiple play sessions throughout the day, with plenty of time for naps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_play_independently\"><\/span>How do I get my puppy to play independently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage a dog to self-play <b>Use toys that dogs can play with by themselves to get them into the habit of doing this. You can encourage your dog to do this by playing with her for a few minutes using another toy, introducing the new toy, and then sitting quietly while the dog plays with the toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_teach_my_puppy_to_be_independent\"><\/span>How do I teach my puppy to be independent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Begin by closing your puppy in the confinement area with a chew toy or other constructive activity, then quietly walk out of the room. Return immediately and reward them with praise and a treat. Repeat the process, slowly increasing how long you&#8217;re away each time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_puppies_show_their_personality\"><\/span>At what age do puppies show their personality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Between 6 and 8 weeks old, any pup will already be showing signs of his individual temperament in the way he behaves with his litter-mates and reacts to other people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_be_able_to_play_by_themselves\"><\/span>Should dogs be able to play by themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use Interactive Toys For Independent Play<\/b> Stuffed toys and balls seem to have no point if you&#8217;re not around to throw them. Some toys are interactive, making it fun for your dog to play with them without your help. Puzzle toys are one example. You can purchase puzzle toys like the Seek-A-Treat line from Ethical Pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I get my puppy to play by itself?Should puppies play by themselves?At what age do puppies play by themselves?How do I get my dog to play by itself?Why won&#8217;t my puppy play on his own?Do puppies like to play by themselves?How do I get my dog to play by himself?How&#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-19430","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19430"}],"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=19430"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19430\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}