{"id":19594,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:47","slug":"how-do-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you stop a puppy being scared of the dark?"},"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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_do_you_stop_a_puppy_being_scared_of_the_dark\" title=\"How do you stop a puppy being scared of the dark?\">How do you stop a puppy being scared of the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Do_puppies_need_darkness_to_sleep\" title=\"Do puppies need darkness to sleep?\">Do puppies need darkness to sleep?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Does_my_puppy_need_a_light_on_at_night\" title=\"Does my puppy need a light on at night?\">Does my puppy need a light on at night?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_scared_puppy\" title=\"What are the signs of a scared puppy?\">What are the signs of a scared puppy?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_scared_of_the_dark\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to be scared of the dark?\">Is it normal for puppies to be scared of the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_not_be_afraid_of_the_dark\" title=\"How do I get my dog to not be afraid of the dark?\">How do I get my dog to not be afraid of the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_long_does_puppy_fear_stage_last\" title=\"How long does puppy fear stage last?\">How long does puppy fear stage last?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_being_scared\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of being scared?\">Do puppies grow out of being scared?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Should_puppies_sleep_in_complete_darkness\" title=\"Should puppies sleep in complete darkness?\">Should puppies sleep in complete darkness?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Do_Puppies_need_a_light_on_at_night\" title=\"Do Puppies need a light on at night?\">Do Puppies need a light on at night?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Should_I_leave_night_light_on_for_puppy\" title=\"Should I leave night light on for puppy?\">Should I leave night light on for puppy?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#What_do_puppies_do_when_scared\" title=\"What do puppies do when scared?\">What do puppies do when scared?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_do_you_calm_a_scared_puppy\" title=\"How do you calm a scared puppy?\">How do you calm a scared puppy?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#What_does_puppy_anxiety_look_like\" title=\"What does puppy anxiety look like?\">What does puppy anxiety look like?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Is_my_new_puppy_scared\" title=\"Is my new puppy scared?\">Is my new puppy scared?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Why_is_my_puppy_scared_of_the_dark\" title=\"Why is my puppy scared of the dark?\">Why is my puppy scared of the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Why_wont_my_puppy_walk_in_the_dark\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my puppy walk in the dark?\">Why won&#8217;t my puppy walk in the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_afraid_of_the_dark\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy is afraid of the dark?\">How do I know if my puppy is afraid of the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_scared_of_the_dark\" title=\"How do I stop my dog being scared of the dark?\">How do I stop my dog being scared of the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_be_afraid_of_the_dark\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to be afraid of the dark?\">Is it normal for dogs to be afraid of the dark?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_do_I_deal_with_my_puppys_fear_stage\" title=\"How do I deal with my puppy&#8217;s fear stage?\">How do I deal with my puppy&#8217;s fear stage?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_fear\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of fear?\">Do puppies grow out of fear?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_stop_being_scared\" title=\"How long does it take for a puppy to stop being scared?\">How long does it take for a puppy to stop being scared?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_scared_of_everything\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to be scared of everything?\">Is it normal for puppies to be scared of everything?<\/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-you-stop-a-puppy-being-scared-of-the-dark\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_puppies_fear\" title=\"How do I get rid of my puppies fear?\">How do I get rid of my puppies fear?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_puppy_being_scared_of_the_dark\"><\/span>How do you stop a puppy being scared of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If night walks are a source of stress, take it slowly. Before you take your dog outside at night, <b>try hanging out with them in dim lighting indoors. Play, give them snacks, scratch their bellymake it a fun place to be and they&#8217;ll eventually stop being so scared. Once they seem ready, head outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_darkness_to_sleep\"><\/span>Do puppies need darkness to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep Their Sleeping Area Quiet and Dark: Mammals have circadian rhythms that are influenced by light15, so <b>it&#8217;s easier for your dog to sleep at night if it&#8217;s dark or dim. It&#8217;s also easier for them to sleep if they aren&#8217;t being interrupted by excessive noise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_puppy_need_a_light_on_at_night\"><\/span>Does my puppy need a light on at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs are happy with the light off or on when they sleep. Even so, to keep your dog&#8217;s sleep cycles regulated, it&#8217;s a good idea to turn off the lights.  Even this low amount of light can help ease a dog&#8217;s fear of the dark. And most dogs do sleep better in the darktheir sleep cycles are adapted to ours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_scared_puppy\"><\/span>What are the signs of a scared puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are several signs look out for to determine when your dog is feeling fear or anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flattened ears.<\/li>\n<li>Lip licking.<\/li>\n<li>Yawning.<\/li>\n<li>Cowering.<\/li>\n<li>Tail tucked between the hind legs.<\/li>\n<li>Raised hair on the back of the neck.<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding eye contact\/averting the eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Scratching self frequently (when he was not previously itchy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>30-Mar-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_scared_of_the_dark\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to be scared of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While being scared of the dark isn&#8217;<b>t a common diagnosis in many veterinary behavior cases, it makes sense that decreased light will strike an evolutionary chord that tells your dog to be on high alert.  Much like humans, phobias in dogs are most likely to form at an early age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_not_be_afraid_of_the_dark\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to not be afraid of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is afraid of the dark, there are some simple things you can do to help. <b>Consider keeping a light on and provide comfort items and reassurance to your pet. Nightlights might help your dog feel less afraid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_puppy_fear_stage_last\"><\/span>How long does puppy fear stage last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each fear period will last roughly <b>2-3 weeks. The first fear period occurs relatively early in a dog&#8217;s life, when puppies are between 8-11 weeks old. The second fear period, which also lasts roughly 2-3 weeks, will occur less predictably between the ages of 6-14 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_being_scared\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of being scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to experts, <b>puppies go through two fear stages on the road to adulthood. This means a puppy who is suddenly fearful and growling may be just going through a phase. However, it&#8217;s important that you respond to his behavior correctly to help him grow up to become a friendly, happy dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_puppies_sleep_in_complete_darkness\"><\/span>Should puppies sleep in complete darkness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep Their Sleeping Area Quiet and Dark: Mammals have circadian rhythms that are influenced by light15, so it&#8217;s <b>easier for your dog to sleep at night if it&#8217;s dark or dim. It&#8217;s also easier for them to sleep if they aren&#8217;t being interrupted by excessive noise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Puppies_need_a_light_on_at_night\"><\/span>Do Puppies need a light on at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some puppies and dogs prefer a nightlight. They find it comforting. But for others, the light can provide too much stimulation and keep them awake and busy. For those dogs, make the house dark and quiet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_night_light_on_for_puppy\"><\/span>Should I leave night light on for puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some puppies and dogs prefer a nightlight. They find it comforting. But for others, the light can provide too much stimulation and keep them awake and busy. For those dogs, make the house dark and quiet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_puppies_do_when_scared\"><\/span>What do puppies do when scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the opportunity is available, most pups <b>run away or try to hide from the threat. Puppies anxious or fearful of being left alone may try to escape by clawing windows or doors, and crying or howling for company, or even chewing or eliminating inappropriately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_scared_puppy\"><\/span>How do you calm a scared puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are four things you should try:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure you&#8217;re not encouraging the fear. If you see your scared dog in distress, your natural reaction may be to comfort them.  <\/li>\n<li>Swaddle your pet. Products like the ThunderShirt can work well, says Petryk.  <\/li>\n<li>Expose your pet to the fear in a controlled setting.  <\/li>\n<li>Take your pet to the vet.<\/li>\n<p>11-Oct-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_puppy_anxiety_look_like\"><\/span>What does puppy anxiety look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common signs of anxiety in dogs include: <b>Barking or howling when owner isn&#8217;t home. Panting and pacing (even when it&#8217;s not hot) Shivering. Running away and\/or cowering in the corner of a house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_new_puppy_scared\"><\/span>Is my new puppy scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety. When bringing home a new puppy it&#8217;s <b>normal to see a bit of anxious, nervous behavior at first and some breeds, or individual pups, have highly-strung personalities and get upset easily. Some puppies seem to get so stressed that they don&#8217;t feel the need to poop (or even pee) for a while!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_scared_of_the_dark\"><\/span>Why is my puppy scared of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety in dogs is a very common problem that can be triggered by a variety of stimuli. While being scared of the dark isn&#8217;t a common diagnosis in many veterinary behavior cases, it makes <b>sense that decreased light will strike an evolutionary chord that tells your dog to be on high alert.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_puppy_walk_in_the_dark\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my puppy walk in the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If night walks are a source of stress, take it slowly. Before you take your dog outside at night, <b>try hanging out with them in dim lighting indoors. Play, give them snacks, scratch their bellymake it a fun place to be and they&#8217;ll eventually stop being so scared. Once they seem ready, head outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_afraid_of_the_dark\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy is afraid of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many of these dogs refuse to go outside at all after dusk. <b>Dogs are very sensitive and they know the difference between night time and early morning when everything is much quieter, the scents are fresher, and the sun is rising.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_scared_of_the_dark\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog being scared of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If night walks are a source of stress, take it slowly. Before you take your dog outside at night, <b>try hanging out with them in dim lighting indoors. Play, give them snacks, scratch their bellymake it a fun place to be and they&#8217;ll eventually stop being so scared. Once they seem ready, head outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_be_afraid_of_the_dark\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to be afraid of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety in dogs is a very common problem that can be triggered by a variety of stimuli. While <b>being scared of the dark isn&#8217;t a common diagnosis in many veterinary behavior cases, it makes sense that decreased light will strike an evolutionary chord that tells your dog to be on high alert.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_deal_with_my_puppys_fear_stage\"><\/span>How do I deal with my puppy&#8217;s fear stage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fear should be handled with <b>patience and kindness. Allow him to retreat and try again from a distance where he feels comfortable. Praise positive behavior. Additionally, routine training during this period can help set him up for success.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_fear\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of fear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Second, and perhaps more importantly  these outlier puppies do NOT tend to significantly change their behavior as they get older. In practical terms, this means that <b>fearful, aggressive, or otherwise atypical pups are very likely to grow into fearful or aggressive adults<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_stop_being_scared\"><\/span>How long does it take for a puppy to stop being scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, it is important for puppy owners to anticipate the onset of a fear period and avoid any negative or alarming events during a puppy fear stage. Puppies will experience two different fear periods before reaching adulthood. Each fear period will last roughly <b>2-3 weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_scared_of_everything\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to be scared of everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puppies typically exhibit fear when confronted with unfamiliar people, animals, or situations. This normal emotion is a protective mechanism that prompts the dog to either fight or flee the danger. It is common to all animals (including humans).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_puppies_fear\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my puppies fear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are four things you should try:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure you&#8217;re not encouraging the fear. If you see your scared dog in distress, your natural reaction may be to comfort them.  <\/li>\n<li>Swaddle your pet. Products like the ThunderShirt can work well, says Petryk.  <\/li>\n<li>Expose your pet to the fear in a controlled setting.  <\/li>\n<li>Take your pet to the vet.<\/li>\n<p>11-Oct-2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you stop a puppy being scared of the dark?Do puppies need darkness to sleep?Does my puppy need a light on at night?What are the signs of a scared puppy?Is it normal for puppies to be scared of the dark?How do I get my dog to not be afraid of the&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19594"}],"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=19594"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19594\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}