{"id":7044,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:46","slug":"is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is tug of war bad for dogs?"},"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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is tug of war bad for dogs?\">Is tug of war bad for dogs?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_is_there_no_tug_of_war_with_dogs\" title=\"Why is there no tug of war with dogs?\">Why is there no tug of war with dogs?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs_neck\" title=\"Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?\">Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_shake_his_head_when_playing_tug_of_war\" title=\"Why does my dog shake his head when playing tug of war?\">Why does my dog shake his head when playing tug of war?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_I_hurt_my_dog_playing_tug_of_war\" title=\"Can I hurt my dog playing tug of war?\">Can I hurt my dog playing tug of war?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_playing_tug_of_war_with_puppy_bad\" title=\"Is playing tug of war with puppy bad?\">Is playing tug of war with puppy bad?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#How_long_should_you_play_tug_of_war_with_dog\" title=\"How long should you play tug of war with dog?\">How long should you play tug of war with dog?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_cant_dogs_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t dogs play tug of war?\">Why can&#8217;t dogs play tug of war?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_it_okay_to_play_tug_of_war_with_a_dog\" title=\"Is it okay to play tug of war with a dog?\">Is it okay to play tug of war with a dog?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_tug_of_war_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Can tug of war hurt dogs?\">Can tug of war hurt 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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_it_OK_to_play_fight_with_my_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to play fight with my dog?\">Is it OK to play fight with my dog?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_it_bad_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"Is it bad to play tug of war with your dog?\">Is it bad to play tug of war with your dog?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_get_whiplash_from_tug_of_war\" title=\"Can dogs get whiplash from tug of war?\">Can dogs get whiplash from tug of war?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#When_should_I_stop_playing_tug_of_war_with_my_dog\" title=\"When should I stop playing tug of war with my dog?\">When should I stop playing tug of war with my dog?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Should_you_let_dog_win_tug_of_war\" title=\"Should you let dog win tug of war?\">Should you let dog win tug of war?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_should_you_not_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"Why should you not play tug of war with your dog?\">Why should you not play tug of war with your dog?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_growl_when_I_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"Why does my dog growl when I play tug of war?\">Why does my dog growl when I play tug of war?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_get_hurt_playing_tug_of_war\" title=\"Can dogs get hurt playing tug of war?\">Can dogs get hurt playing tug of war?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_it_a_good_idea_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"Is it a good idea to play tug of war with your dog?\">Is it a good idea to play tug of war with your dog?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Are_tug_toys_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Are tug toys bad for dogs?\">Are tug toys bad for dogs?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Does_tug_of_war_hurt_dogs_neck\" title=\"Does tug of war hurt dogs neck?\">Does tug of war hurt dogs neck?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_it_bad_to_play_tug_of_war_with_a_puppy\" title=\"Is it bad to play tug of war with a puppy?\">Is it bad to play tug of war with a puppy?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#When_can_I_play_tug_of_war_with_my_puppy\" title=\"When can I play tug of war with my puppy?\">When can I play tug of war with my 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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_playing_tug_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is playing tug good for dogs?\">Is playing tug good for dogs?<\/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\/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\/#Should_you_let_dogs_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"Should you let dogs play tug of war?\">Should you let dogs play tug of war?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is tug of war bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug of war won&#8217;t make your dog aggressive, but it might intensify unwanted behaviors or patterns that are already present. Before you play tug of war, you need to set a few ground rules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_no_tug_of_war_with_dogs\"><\/span>Why is there no tug of war with dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tug of war <b>played correctly will not encourage aggression in your dog or puppy. However, do not play tug of war with dogs that guard objects or display aggression as this may intensify aggressive tendencies the dog already has.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs_neck\"><\/span>Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DO NOT make the mistake of playing tug by moving the toy up and down as this is not a natural movement for a dog and <b>can cause neck injury and add stress to the spine. Remember, let your dog do most of the work and you will see he will naturally move his body and\/or shake his head side to side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_shake_his_head_when_playing_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Why does my dog shake his head when playing tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs don&#8217;t always shake their heads when they play. They act this way to show that they are happy. When dogs shake their heads while playing, it can also mean that <b>they want to get their human&#8217;s attention. They want you to notice their silliness or mostly to play fetch or tug-o-war.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_hurt_my_dog_playing_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Can I hurt my dog playing tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug-of-War Is OK for Most Dogs<\/b> It can be great exercise, is a wonderful bonding time for a dog and human, and can decrease negative behaviors because it allows a physical and mental outlet for excessive energy. Tug-of-war can be used to help a puppy learn to play with toys rather than mouth or nip at people&#8217;s hands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_playing_tug_of_war_with_puppy_bad\"><\/span>Is playing tug of war with puppy bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t play tug with a puppy.<\/b><b>It can cause damage to a young dog&#8217;s developing jaw and baby teeth. However, puppyhood is a good time to teach the release command. Don&#8217;t play tug with a senior dog who has not played the game for a while.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_play_tug_of_war_with_dog\"><\/span>How long should you play tug of war with dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to how long your games of tug should last that&#8217;s up to you and your dog. As long as you and your dog are having fun and it&#8217;s not too much for them you can make them last as long as you like. Generally my games with Laika are pretty intense, so they only last for <b>about 5 minutes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_dogs_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t dogs play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tug of war played correctly <b>will not encourage aggression in your dog or puppy. However, do not play tug of war with dogs that guard objects or display aggression as this may intensify aggressive tendencies the dog already has.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_play_tug_of_war_with_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it okay to play tug of war with a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs love to play tug of war; it&#8217;s a healthy display of their predatory nature. Tug of war provides great mental and physical exercise for your dog. It is also a wonderful way to reinforce the human-canine bond.  As long as your dog is properly trained, <b>you should have no qualms about playing this game together<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tug_of_war_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Can tug of war hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug-of-War Is OK for Most Dogs<\/b> It can be great exercise, is a wonderful bonding time for a dog and human, and can decrease negative behaviors because it allows a physical and mental outlet for excessive energy. Tug-of-war can be used to help a puppy learn to play with toys rather than mouth or nip at people&#8217;s hands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_play_fight_with_my_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to play fight with my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><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. Some dogs handle this well and understand it&#8217;s a game that only happens when you initiate it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it bad to play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs love to play tug of war; <b>it&#8217;s a healthy display of their predatory nature. Tug of war provides great mental and physical exercise for your dog. It is also a wonderful way to reinforce the human-canine bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_whiplash_from_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Can dogs get whiplash from tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t give your dog whiplash by moving the tug toy around too much! Let the dog do most of the tugging. Rules for Playing Tug-of-War with Dogs: The toy is yours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_stop_playing_tug_of_war_with_my_dog\"><\/span>When should I stop playing tug of war with my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When people started the game and set the rules, it helped promote positive behaviors in the dog. However, and this is important, you should NOT play tug of war with a dog that is already aggressive, a resource guarder (aggressively protects their food, toys, etc.), or is showing early signs of either.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_dog_win_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Should you let dog win tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is also a great way to burn off excess energy and keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated. <b>By letting your dog win during a game of tug, you aren&#8217;t letting them dominate you. Instead, you&#8217;re nurturing a solid rapport and teaching them that engaging with you is fun and rewarding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_not_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Why should you not play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tug of war played correctly <b>will not encourage aggression in your dog or puppy. However, do not play tug of war with dogs that guard objects or display aggression as this may intensify aggressive tendencies the dog already has.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_growl_when_I_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Why does my dog growl when I play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While playing tug of war, your dog might get excited and begin growling. This is normal, as <b>the game itself is predatory behavior. However, it is important to keep your dog from becoming overly excited or aggressive, and take breaks to keep the game from getting out of control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_hurt_playing_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Can dogs get hurt playing tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people think it&#8217;s risky to play tug-of-war with a dog. And it&#8217;s true that, <b>if the game goes too far, it can result in injury or an out-of-control canine. That said, when played correctly, tug-of-war is actually a great way to practice keeping control over your dog when they&#8217;re excited.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_good_idea_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it a good idea to play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug can promote impulse control, build confidence, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. It&#8217;s an activity that taps into natural drives, making it a motivational, reinforcing, and high-value training tool.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tug_toys_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are tug toys bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But does playing Tug of War make your dog aggressive? <b>Tug of war played correctly will not encourage aggression in your dog or puppy. However, do not play tug of war with dogs that guard objects or display aggression as this may intensify aggressive tendencies the dog already has.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tug_of_war_hurt_dogs_neck\"><\/span>Does tug of war hurt dogs neck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people make the mistake of playing tug by keeping a dogs neck high, but <b>you can actually put to much stress on a dogs spine and can extend a dogs neck this way. Again, dogs naturally play low, so keep your tug toy low to the ground when playing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_play_tug_of_war_with_a_puppy\"><\/span>Is it bad to play tug of war with a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tug of war played correctly will not encourage aggression in your dog or puppy. However, <b>do not play tug of war with dogs that guard objects or display aggression as this may intensify aggressive tendencies the dog already has.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_play_tug_of_war_with_my_puppy\"><\/span>When can I play tug of war with my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While we don&#8217;t recommend you choose to play tug of war with your puppy <b>if they&#8217;re already showing signs of aggression, for all other puppies it&#8217;s a great way to engage their brains and bodies  and it comes with plenty of other benefits too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_playing_tug_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is playing tug good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When people started the game and set the rules, it helped promote positive behaviors in the dog. However, and this is important, you should NOT play tug of war with a dog that is already aggressive, a resource guarder (aggressively protects their food, toys, etc.), or is showing early signs of either.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_dogs_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Should you let dogs play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug can promote impulse control, build confidence, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. It&#8217;s an activity that taps into natural drives, making it a motivational, reinforcing, and high-value training tool.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is tug of war bad for dogs?Why is there no tug of war with dogs?Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?Why does my dog shake his head when playing tug of war?Can I hurt my dog playing tug of war?Is playing tug of war with puppy bad?How long should you play&#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\/7044"}],"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=7044"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7044\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}