{"id":22269,"date":"2022-03-25T11:10:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:10:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:52","slug":"what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do when your puppy growls and bites?"},"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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_growls_and_bites\" title=\"What do you do when your puppy growls and bites?\">What do you do when your puppy growls and bites?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_growl_and_bite\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to growl and bite?\">Is it normal for puppies to growl and bite?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Why_does_my_dog_growl_at_me_and_bite_me\" title=\"Why does my dog growl at me and bite me?\">Why does my dog growl at me and bite me?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#What_are_signs_of_aggression_in_puppies\" title=\"What are signs of aggression in puppies?\">What are signs of aggression in puppies?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_puppy_to_growl_and_bite\" title=\"Is it normal for a puppy to growl and bite?\">Is it normal for a puppy to growl and bite?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#How_do_I_stop_my_puppy_from_being_aggressive_and_biting\" title=\"How do I stop my puppy from being aggressive and biting?\">How do I stop my puppy from being aggressive and biting?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#What_do_you_do_with_an_aggressive_puppy\" title=\"What do you do with an aggressive puppy?\">What do you do with an aggressive puppy?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Why_does_my_puppy_growl_and_bite_me\" title=\"Why does my puppy growl and bite me?\">Why does my puppy growl and bite me?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_growling_and_biting\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of growling and biting?\">Do puppies grow out of growling and biting?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#What_to_do_if_your_dog_growls_and_snaps_at_you\" title=\"What to do if your dog growls and snaps at you?\">What to do if your dog growls and snaps at you?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Why_does_my_dog_growl_and_bite_my_hand\" title=\"Why does my dog growl and bite my hand?\">Why does my dog growl and bite my hand?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#How_do_you_deal_with_an_aggressive_puppy\" title=\"How do you deal with an aggressive puppy?\">How do you deal with an aggressive puppy?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Can_aggression_in_puppies_be_cured\" title=\"Can aggression in puppies be cured?\">Can aggression in puppies be cured?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#At_what_age_do_puppies_get_aggressive\" title=\"At what age do puppies get aggressive?\">At what age do puppies get aggressive?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Do_puppies_go_through_an_aggressive_stage\" title=\"Do puppies go through an aggressive stage?\">Do puppies go through an aggressive stage?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_bite_aggressively\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to bite aggressively?\">Is it normal for puppies to bite aggressively?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Why_does_my_puppy_keep_biting_me_aggressively\" title=\"Why does my puppy keep biting me aggressively?\">Why does my puppy keep biting me aggressively?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy_who_is_biting\" title=\"How do you discipline a puppy who is biting?\">How do you discipline a puppy who is biting?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#How_do_you_correct_an_aggressive_puppy\" title=\"How do you correct an aggressive puppy?\">How do you correct an aggressive 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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Can_you_fix_an_aggressive_puppy\" title=\"Can you fix an aggressive puppy?\">Can you fix an aggressive puppy?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_aggression\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of aggression?\">Do puppies grow out of aggression?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#What_causes_a_puppy_to_be_aggressive\" title=\"What causes a puppy to be aggressive?\">What causes a puppy to be aggressive?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#What_are_the_signs_of_an_aggressive_puppy\" title=\"What are the signs of an aggressive puppy?\">What are the signs of an aggressive puppy?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_growl_and_bite_you\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to growl and bite you?\">Is it normal for puppies to growl and bite you?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-growls-and-bites\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_growls_and_bites_me\" title=\"What should I do if my dog growls and bites me?\">What should I do if my dog growls and bites me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_growls_and_bites\"><\/span>What do you do when your puppy growls and bites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Training Your Puppy to Stop Growling<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Distract them from their bad behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Yelp or call out if they&#8217;re growling at you and step away from the situation.<\/li>\n<li>Remove them from the situation if they show signs of aggression.<\/li>\n<li>Let your puppy calm down in another room or their crate when they&#8217;re overexcited.<\/li>\n<p>7 Jul 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_growl_and_bite\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to growl and bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies can play rough. <b>Puppy play consists of chasing, pouncing, barking, growling and biting. Many pet owners mistake normal play behavior as aggression or laugh off behavior that is a warning sign for truly aggressive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_growl_at_me_and_bite_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog growl at me and bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that display dominant behavior feel that they must prove they&#8217;re in charge of a situation. The growling, snapping, or biting <b>occurs when they feel their position is being challenged. Unfortunately, people often mistake the cause of canine aggression as dominance-related behavior when there may be another cause.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_aggression_in_puppies\"><\/span>What are signs of aggression in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common aggressive puppy behaviour warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping, lip curling, lunging, dominant body language\/play, challenging stance, dead-eye stare, aggressive barking, possessiveness, and persistent biting\/mouthing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_puppy_to_growl_and_bite\"><\/span>Is it normal for a puppy to growl and bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies can play rough. <b>Puppy play consists of chasing, pouncing, barking, growling and biting. Many pet owners mistake normal play behavior as aggression or laugh off behavior that is a warning sign for truly aggressive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_puppy_from_being_aggressive_and_biting\"><\/span>How do I stop my puppy from being aggressive and biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you play with your puppy, let him mouth on your hands. Continue play until he bites especially hard. When he does, <b>immediately give a high-pitched yelp, as if you&#8217;re hurt, and let your hand go limp. This should startle your puppy and cause him to stop mouthing you, at least momentarily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_an_aggressive_puppy\"><\/span>What do you do with an aggressive puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whatever you&#8217;re doing, <b>just stop. If your dog&#8217;s growl threshold is near his bite threshold  that is, if there&#8217;s not much time between his growl and his bite, get safe. If his growl doesn&#8217;t mean a bite is imminent, stop what you&#8217;re doing but stay where you are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_growl_and_bite_me\"><\/span>Why does my puppy growl and bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They let you know if they&#8217;re uncomfortable, afraid, or upset about a certain situation. Growling is also a warning. It is your puppy&#8217;s way of saying that they might bite. If your puppy is growling, <b>they are telling you that they don&#8217;t want to be in a given situation and need your help<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_growling_and_biting\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of growling and biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common aggressive puppy behaviour warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping, lip curling, lunging, dominant body language\/play, challenging stance, dead-eye stare, aggressive barking, possessiveness, and persistent biting\/mouthing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_dog_growls_and_snaps_at_you\"><\/span>What to do if your dog growls and snaps at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of Punishing, <b>Back Off and Think!<\/b> But if your dog growls or snaps, or if you&#8217;ve caught one of those more subtle warning signs I mentioned earlier, your best bet is to back off. Exit the situation. Take a deep breath or 50, enough for you and your dog both to settle down. And then think.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_growl_and_bite_my_hand\"><\/span>Why does my dog growl and bite my hand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Within the framework of canine social communication, this is a genuinely overblown and inappropriate response. <b>It&#8217;s very normal for dogs to express their displeasure towards other dogs over minor conflicts like this  often with a look, or a growl, or even a snap with no contact made.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_an_aggressive_puppy\"><\/span>How do you deal with an aggressive puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s how:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>When your puppy is quiet and relaxed, praise it or give treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Give the puppy a time out if it&#8217;s too wound up and snappy.  <\/li>\n<li>Set up a dragline indoors or out.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide plenty of exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide mental stimulation too.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_aggression_in_puppies_be_cured\"><\/span>Can aggression in puppies be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment. It&#8217;s important to keep in mind that <b>there is no such thing as a cure for aggression. Aggressive behaviors are managed and reduced through proper treatment with a veterinary behavioral professional. It&#8217;s also essential to understand that aggression is a behavioral problem, not an issue of obedience.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_puppies_get_aggressive\"><\/span>At what age do puppies get aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Social aggression is somewhat more common in males than in females and more common in purebreds than in mixed breeds. Puppies are rarely socially aggressive with people, but they can be with other dogs, particularly littermates. Social aggression usually develops in dogs <b>between one to three years of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_go_through_an_aggressive_stage\"><\/span>Do puppies go through an aggressive stage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most puppies are through the worst of the biting phase by about four months old. After about six months of age, some puppies begin to show signs of fear aggression. This means that they may growl or snap at strangers who approach or try to touch them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_bite_aggressively\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to bite aggressively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Training Your Puppy to Stop Growling<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Distract them from their bad behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Yelp or call out if they&#8217;re growling at you and step away from the situation.<\/li>\n<li>Remove them from the situation if they show signs of aggression.<\/li>\n<li>Let your puppy calm down in another room or their crate when they&#8217;re overexcited.<\/li>\n<p>7 Jul 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_keep_biting_me_aggressively\"><\/span>Why does my puppy keep biting me aggressively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common one is that <b>they&#8217;re curious, and this is another way to explore their world. They&#8217;re also likely to chew things if they&#8217;re teething as a way of relieving the discomfort. They may also nip playfully at each other or you from time to time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy_who_is_biting\"><\/span>How do you discipline a puppy who is biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>However, this is completely normal for puppy teething and necessary for development, and something you can train away with a few simple steps.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Teach your puppy bite inhibition.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your puppy that biting means game over  <\/li>\n<li>Give your puppy an alternative item to chew.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer quiet time or a potty break.  <\/li>\n<li>Never hit your dog.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_correct_an_aggressive_puppy\"><\/span>How do you correct an aggressive puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment. It&#8217;s important to keep in mind that <b>there is no such thing as a cure for aggression. Aggressive behaviors are managed and reduced through proper treatment with a veterinary behavioral professional. It&#8217;s also essential to understand that aggression is a behavioral problem, not an issue of obedience.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_fix_an_aggressive_puppy\"><\/span>Can you fix an aggressive puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it&#8217;s possible to modify or change your puppy&#8217;s inappropriate behavior. If you want your puppy to stop unacceptable behavior, <b>consult with a responsible dog trainer who applies positive reinforcement, punishment-free training methods. The trainer must have experience working with aggressive dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_aggression\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of aggression?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will my dog outgrow the aggression? <b>Puppies may go through a biting phase that they will often outgrow. Unfortunately in most cases, true dog aggression often escalates as the dog ages. While it may be natural to make excuses, all dogs are capable of causing serious harm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_puppy_to_be_aggressive\"><\/span>What causes a puppy to be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple reasons that a dog may exhibit aggression toward family members. The most common causes include <b>conflict aggression, fear-based, defensive aggression, status related aggression, possessive aggression, food guarding aggression and redirected aggression<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_an_aggressive_puppy\"><\/span>What are the signs of an aggressive puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common aggressive puppy behaviour warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping, lip curling, lunging, dominant body language\/play, challenging stance, dead-eye stare, aggressive barking, possessiveness, and persistent biting\/mouthing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_growl_and_bite_you\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to growl and bite you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies can play rough. <b>Puppy play consists of chasing, pouncing, barking, growling and biting. Many pet owners mistake normal play behavior as aggression or laugh off behavior that is a warning sign for truly aggressive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_growls_and_bites_me\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog growls and bites me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that display dominant behavior feel that they must prove they&#8217;re in charge of a situation. The growling, snapping, or biting <b>occurs when they feel their position is being challenged. Unfortunately, people often mistake the cause of canine aggression as dominance-related behavior when there may be another cause.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you do when your puppy growls and bites?Is it normal for puppies to growl and bite?Why does my dog growl at me and bite me?What are signs of aggression in puppies?Is it normal for a puppy to growl and bite?How do I stop my puppy from being aggressive and biting?What&#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\/22269"}],"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=22269"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22269\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22269"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22269"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22269"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}