{"id":21341,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:39","slug":"why-are-dogs-so-easily-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are dogs so easily happy?"},"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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_are_dogs_so_easily_happy\" title=\"Why are dogs so easily happy?\">Why are dogs so easily happy?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_like_playing\" title=\"Why do dogs like playing?\">Why do dogs like playing?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_play_fight_with_humans\" title=\"Why do dogs play fight with humans?\">Why do dogs play fight with humans?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_my_dogs_play_so_much\" title=\"Why do my dogs play so much?\">Why do my dogs play so much?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_get_happy_so_easily\" title=\"Why do dogs get happy so easily?\">Why do dogs get happy so easily?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_are_dogs_so_excited_all_the_time\" title=\"Why are dogs so excited all the time?\">Why are dogs so excited all the time?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#How_are_dogs_so_happy\" title=\"How are dogs so happy?\">How are dogs so happy?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_are_dogs_more_happier_than_humans\" title=\"Why are dogs more happier than humans?\">Why are dogs more happier than humans?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_like_playing_so_much\" title=\"Why do dogs like playing so much?\">Why do dogs like playing so much?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_is_play_important_for_dogs\" title=\"Why is play important for dogs?\">Why is play important for dogs?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_like_to_play_fight_with_humans\" title=\"Why do dogs like to play fight with humans?\">Why do dogs like to play fight with humans?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Do_dogs_like_to_play_a_lot\" title=\"Do dogs like to play a lot?\">Do dogs like to play a lot?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Is_it_good_to_play_fight_with_your_dog\" title=\"Is it good to play fight with your dog?\">Is it good to play fight with your dog?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_play_with_humans\" title=\"Why do dogs play with humans?\">Why do dogs play with humans?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_does_my_dog_play_so_aggressive_with_me\" title=\"Why does my dog play so aggressive with me?\">Why does my dog play so aggressive with me?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_playing_or_fighting_with_you\" title=\"How do you know if your dog is playing or fighting with you?\">How do you know if your dog is playing or fighting with you?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_does_my_dog_want_to_constantly_play\" title=\"Why does my dog want to constantly play?\">Why does my dog want to constantly play?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Can_a_dog_play_too_much\" title=\"Can a dog play too much?\">Can a dog play too much?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_playing_all_the_time\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from playing all the time?\">How do I stop my dog from playing all the time?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_playful\" title=\"Why is my dog so playful?\">Why is my dog so playful?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_are_dogs_so_joyful\" title=\"Why are dogs so joyful?\">Why are dogs so joyful?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_suddenly_get_excited\" title=\"Why do dogs suddenly get excited?\">Why do dogs suddenly get excited?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_happy\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is happy?\">How can you tell if a dog is happy?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#Why_is_my_dog_always_so_excited\" title=\"Why is my dog always so excited?\">Why is my dog always so excited?<\/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-are-dogs-so-easily-happy\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_getting_over_excited\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from getting over excited?\">How do you stop a dog from getting over excited?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_so_easily_happy\"><\/span>Why are dogs so easily happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Further, <b>their brain&#8217;s reward centers light up upon smelling their owners. And, when your eyes meet your dog&#8217;s, both your brains release oxytocin, also known as the cuddle hormone. All of this research shows that you can make your dog happier with just one ingredient: you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_playing\"><\/span>Why do dogs like playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs play with each other in order <b>to promote social cohesion. Just like humans play together to get along, so do dogs. And like humans, dogs prefer to play with other dogs they know. Playtime helps build cooperative relationships.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_play_fight_with_humans\"><\/span>Why do dogs play fight with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is play biting, <b>it&#8217;s a sign of affection; it&#8217;s gentle, he looks happy, and he might even be laying down. An aggressive dog, however, will growl, bark, or snarl, his body will be tense, and he&#8217;ll show his teeth. Aggressive bites are often faster than a play bite, and the big difference is you&#8217;ll feel it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_dogs_play_so_much\"><\/span>Why do my dogs play so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play is not imperative for normal development, but dogs engage in it <b>because it is a role-playing rehearsal for future adult behaviors. Play will prepare younger dogs for what lies ahead. When puppies play, their minds and bodies are exercised, and they are made smarter and healthier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_get_happy_so_easily\"><\/span>Why do dogs get happy so easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs have evolved and changed based on their partnership with people, which means they are happy specifically to please us. This means that your dog being elated to see you is a completely normal habit for them to engage in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_so_excited_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why are dogs so excited all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what does that mean for our dogs? It means that <b>exciting situations still create a physiological stress response in our dogs. This stress response causes physical changes in the body, which releases stress hormones into the bloodstream. These stress hormones don&#8217;t just go away as soon as the stimulus has passed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_dogs_so_happy\"><\/span>How are dogs so happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He learned that (1) <b>the scent of a familiar human activates the pleasure and reward regions of a dog&#8217;s brain, and (2) a dog&#8217;s brain reacts to their human the same way we react to seeing our human best friends. In other words, They don&#8217;t just see us as &#8216;part of their pack as dogs, Berns says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_more_happier_than_humans\"><\/span>Why are dogs more happier than humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is why our dogs are happier than us. <b>Because they have mastered the art of mindfulness  of living in their present moment. We struggle with happiness not because we have bills to worry about, but because we can&#8217;t stop thinking about them. Being mindful does not mean you can&#8217;t have worries or bad memories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_playing_so_much\"><\/span>Why do dogs like playing so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So why do dogs play? Ultimately, dogs play because <b>it helps them learn motor skills, build social cohesion and prepare for unexpected things to happen so they can cope better when they do.  Regular, real play between a dog and owner does not revolve around commands, and is important to strengthen their bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_play_important_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why is play important for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Active play <b>helps keep your dog&#8217;s heart healthy, keeps the joints lubricated, and improves his overall balance and coordination. Mental health. Games with rules force your dog to use his brain, not just his body. This can help keep his mind sharp and focused.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_to_play_fight_with_humans\"><\/span>Why do dogs like to play fight with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mouthing traces back to a dog&#8217;s ability to learn how to fight. From the time they are puppies, <b>dogs practice fighting with friends and are gentle enough not to hurt each other. This gives them the skills for survival in the wild. Dogs of all sizes will mouth with each other, so they know how to control their bite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_to_play_a_lot\"><\/span>Do dogs like to play a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Increased Play Lead to Less Behavioral Issues in Dogs<\/b> Humans and dogs are two of the few species of mammals that continue to play well into adulthood. Dogs need to engage in fun activities just as humans in order to keep them both mentally and physically fit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_play_fight_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it good to play fight with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steer clear of these five activities when your pup is presentunless you want to raise a devil dog. <b>If you play-wrestle with your pooch, you&#8217;re showing him that rough or physical interaction is acceptable, says Michael Baugh, a Houston-based dog trainer and certified behavior consultant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_play_with_humans\"><\/span>Why do dogs play with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play <b>helps dogs cooperate as a group, and is about building social relationships  in which humans also feature. Dogs prefer to play with people they know, and they are more likely to approach the winner of a game, but when they win a game against a person it does not lead to increased &#8216;dominance&#8217;.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_play_so_aggressive_with_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog play so aggressive with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is particularly common with new puppies, as they are still learning what is appropriate, how to read social cues and how to inhibit their biting and mouthing. Aggression and play rarely go hand-in-hand. <b>Aggression is generally due to conflict or is a response to fear or anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_playing_or_fighting_with_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog is playing or fighting with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Playing vs.<\/b><b>Fighting: Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Front down, and rear end uplike a play bow.  <\/li>\n<li>Open mouth (like a big, silly grin)<\/li>\n<li>Bouncy, relaxed movement.<\/li>\n<li>Showing vulnerability by falling and being caught.<\/li>\n<li>Play biting (soft nibbling)<\/li>\n<li>Wagging tail.<\/li>\n<li>Returning for more, and taking turns chasing each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>21-Jun-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_want_to_constantly_play\"><\/span>Why does my dog want to constantly play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So why do dogs play? Ultimately, dogs play because <b>it helps them learn motor skills, build social cohesion and prepare for unexpected things to happen so they can cope better when they do.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_play_too_much\"><\/span>Can a dog play too much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes dogs can play too much and get too riled up. When the roughhousing gets too intense, separate them so no one gets hurt. Giving them something to chew on can distract the dogs from each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_playing_all_the_time\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from playing all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop Dogs From Playing With One Another<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Slam the door or make any other loud noise.  <\/li>\n<li>Place your dogs in time out and in separate rooms.  <\/li>\n<li>Discourage this type of aggressive playing in your dog by encouraging gentle play.  <\/li>\n<li>Talk to your veterinarian about having your dog spayed or neutered.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_playful\"><\/span>Why is my dog so playful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog seems hyper, or overly-excited, the problem likely stems from <b>boredom and a lack of stimulation. So in order to address the problem, you have to assess the way you are interacting with your dog and the kind of activity your dog gets on a daily basis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_so_joyful\"><\/span>Why are dogs so joyful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs make us happy because of oxy-what?  Studies have shown that even small interactions with dogs cause the <b>human brain to produce oxytocin, a hormone often referred to as the cuddle chemical. Oxytocin increases feelings of relaxation, trust, and empathy while reducing stress and anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_suddenly_get_excited\"><\/span>Why do dogs suddenly get excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is why our dogs are happier than us. <b>Because they have mastered the art of mindfulness  of living in their present moment. We struggle with happiness not because we have bills to worry about, but because we can&#8217;t stop thinking about them. Being mindful does not mean you can&#8217;t have worries or bad memories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_happy\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dogs get the zoomies, it&#8217;s usually <b>as a way to release pent-up energy and relieve stress. Most dogs will experience these energy bursts on occasion, even if they are getting sufficient exercise and activity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_always_so_excited\"><\/span>Why is my dog always so excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But what many people don&#8217;t realize is that one of the main factors that contribute to overexcitement is too much physical exercise. Physical exercise is a necessary part of life for all breeds of dogs. Exercise helps keep our dogs happy, healthy, and well behaved.  <b>A highly aroused dog will be outwardly very excited<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_getting_over_excited\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from getting over excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Calm an Overly Excited Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Encourage Excited Behavior. The worst thing you can do is to pay attention to an overly excited dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Encourage Calm Behavior. Encouraging your dog to calm down is the flip side of the first tip.  <\/li>\n<li>Wear Your Dog Out (and Possibly Yourself!)  <\/li>\n<li>Provide Outlets.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Yourself Calm.<\/li>\n<p>21-Oct-2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are dogs so easily happy?Why do dogs like playing?Why do dogs play fight with humans?Why do my dogs play so much?Why do dogs get happy so easily?Why are dogs so excited all the time?How are dogs so happy?Why are dogs more happier than humans?Why do dogs like playing so much?Why is&#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\/21341"}],"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=21341"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21341\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}