{"id":8964,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:33","slug":"what-does-a-dog-snarl-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What does a dog snarl mean?"},"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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#What_does_a_dog_snarl_mean\" title=\"What does a dog snarl mean?\">What does a dog snarl mean?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#How_do_you_deal_with_a_snarling_dog\" title=\"How do you deal with a snarling dog?\">How do you deal with a snarling dog?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Should_I_snarl_at_my_dog\" title=\"Should I snarl at my dog?\">Should I snarl at my dog?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Do_dogs_snarl_happy\" title=\"Do dogs snarl happy?\">Do dogs snarl happy?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Why_does_my_dog_snarl_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does my dog snarl when I pet him?\">Why does my dog snarl when I pet him?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#How_do_dogs_snarl\" title=\"How do dogs snarl?\">How do dogs snarl?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Why_does_my_dog_snarl_and_snap_at_me\" title=\"Why does my dog snarl and snap at me?\">Why does my dog snarl and snap at me?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_snarl\" title=\"What causes a dog to snarl?\">What causes a dog to snarl?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#How_do_you_handle_an_angry_dog\" title=\"How do you handle an angry dog?\">How do you handle an angry dog?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#How_do_you_face_an_angry_dog\" title=\"How do you face an angry dog?\">How do you face an angry 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\/what-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Is_it_good_to_growl_back_at_your_dog\" title=\"Is it good to growl back at your dog?\">Is it good to growl back at 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\/what-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Should_you_yell_at_your_dog_for_growling\" title=\"Should you yell at your dog for growling?\">Should you yell at your dog for growling?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Does_growling_at_your_dog_show_dominance\" title=\"Does growling at your dog show dominance?\">Does growling at your dog show dominance?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Is_it_OK_to_bark_back_at_your_puppy\" title=\"Is it OK to bark back at your puppy?\">Is it OK to bark back at your puppy?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_snarl\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to snarl?\">Is it normal for dogs to snarl?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Why_do_dogs_snarl_at_me\" title=\"Why do dogs snarl at me?\">Why do dogs snarl at me?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Why_does_my_dog_snarl_when_I_hug_him\" title=\"Why does my dog snarl when I hug him?\">Why does my dog snarl when I hug him?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Why_does_my_dog_get_aggressive_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does my dog get aggressive when I pet him?\">Why does my dog get aggressive when I pet him?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#What_makes_a_dog_snarl\" title=\"What makes a dog snarl?\">What makes a dog snarl?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#Why_does_my_dog_snarl_when_he_sees\" title=\"Why does my dog snarl when he sees?\">Why does my dog snarl when he sees?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_snarls_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog snarls at you?\">What does it mean when your dog snarls at you?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_that_snaps_at_you\" title=\"How do you discipline a dog that snaps at you?\">How do you discipline a dog that snaps at you?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_snarls\" title=\"What to do with a dog that snarls?\">What to do with a dog that snarls?<\/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-does-a-dog-snarl-mean\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_snarling\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop snarling?\">How do I get my dog to stop snarling?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_snarl_mean\"><\/span>What does a dog snarl mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Warning Growls A dog might growl <b>to threaten another dog, or it might be a response to feeling cornered. Growling is also a common symptom of resource guarding. An injured dog will often growl to keep others at bay. In these cases, and more, growling indicates something is bothering your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_a_snarling_dog\"><\/span>How do you deal with a snarling dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog is growling the best way to handle it is to <b>stop whatever you&#8217;re doing that&#8217;s causing the dog to feel uncomfortable. Yelling at it, threatening it with punishment, or actually getting physical with it may increase the likelihood that the next time you might get bitten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_snarl_at_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I snarl at my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it may sound obvious, <b>growling at your dog is not likely to improve its aggressive behavioral problems, a new study suggests. Hitting it is probably worse. Researchers say dog owners who kick, hit or otherwise confront aggressive dogs with punitive training methods are doomed to have, well, aggressive pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_snarl_happy\"><\/span>Do dogs snarl happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pleasure growling  <b>Some dogs will growl affectionately when they are being petted or as a request for attention. Some people think it&#8217;s a threat, but it&#8217;s a sign of happiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_snarl_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog snarl when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs growl as a sign of affection or contentment. Your pup might emit low growls when you pet them, for example. It may sound something like a louder version of a cat&#8217;s purr. They can also growl as a sign that they want more affection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_snarl\"><\/span>How do dogs snarl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pleasure growling  <b>Some dogs will growl affectionately when they are being petted or as a request for attention. Some people think it&#8217;s a threat, but it&#8217;s a sign of happiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_snarl_and_snap_at_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog snarl and snap at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Snarl: <b>When the dog lifts the lip to bare teeth, just before a growl or bite, this is called snarling. This is a definite sign of aggression, not play.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_snarl\"><\/span>What causes a dog to snarl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons dogs growl are <b>fear, possession aggression, territoriality, and pain. Some dogs also growl when playing. Play growling is often seen when two dogs are having a safe, healthy play session.<\/b><\/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>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 <b>back off. Exit the situation. Take a deep breath or 50, enough for you and your dog both to settle down. And then think.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_handle_an_angry_dog\"><\/span>How do you handle an angry dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips to calm an angry dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stop. Dogs don&#8217;t get angry for no reason.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep calm.  <\/li>\n<li>Speak softly.  <\/li>\n<li>Move slowly, smoothly and calmly.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t stare at the dog or stand over it.  <\/li>\n<li>Distract.  <\/li>\n<li>Back away slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Give them time to calm down.<\/li>\n<p>19-Jan-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_face_an_angry_dog\"><\/span>How do you face an angry dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to do during an angry dog faceoff<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stay still.  <\/li>\n<li>If the dog won&#8217;t back down and it does start to attack, curl into a ball on the ground.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t make eye contact with the animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t bare your teeth.  <\/li>\n<li>Speak softly with a soothing town.  <\/li>\n<li>In the event the dog bites you, don&#8217;t try to run away or jerk away.<\/li>\n<p>07-Feb-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_growl_back_at_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it good to growl back at your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it may sound obvious, <b>growling at your dog is not likely to improve its aggressive behavioral problems, a new study suggests. Hitting it is probably worse. Researchers say dog owners who kick, hit or otherwise confront aggressive dogs with punitive training methods are doomed to have, well, aggressive pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_yell_at_your_dog_for_growling\"><\/span>Should you yell at your dog for growling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yelling also can make your dog less likely to respond to your commands, which makes you more frustrated and likely to yell. <b>New research and most dog-training experts recommend you stop yelling at your dog and instead use a soft, quiet voice when you talk to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_growling_at_your_dog_show_dominance\"><\/span>Does growling at your dog show dominance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Another important sign of dominant behavior is the refusal to listen to their owners commands and respond by growling, jumping, barking, nipping, or other inappropriate behavior. Additionally, they commonly have a high level of food and toy aggression, also known as guarding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_bark_back_at_your_puppy\"><\/span>Is it OK to bark back at your puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some TikTok viewers have expressed concern that these clips are popularizing barking at your dog, which could be dangerous. Newsweek asked dog behavior experts for their verdict on the stunt and it was unanimous<b>don&#8217;t do it<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_snarl\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to snarl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons dogs growl are <b>fear, possession aggression, territoriality, and pain. Some dogs also growl when playing.  You may also notice play growling when you play tug-of-war with your dog. Gentle growling is not a bad sign unless your dog is escalating and showing other signs of aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_snarl_at_me\"><\/span>Why do dogs snarl at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling is one way your dog communicates with you. It growls <b>to let you know that it&#8217;s afraid, in pain, or needs for you to back away from its possessions or territory. Often your first instinct is to run from a growling dog or to punish it for growling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_snarl_when_I_hug_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog snarl when I hug him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is rather <b>an innate response triggered by the dog&#8217;s self-defense system. The dog may feel alarmed and he may go into a &#8221;fight or flight mode,&#8221; but since a hug restraints him, he may more likely go into fight mode and react aggressively by giving a warning growl.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_get_aggressive_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog get aggressive when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is rather <b>an innate response triggered by the dog&#8217;s self-defense system. The dog may feel alarmed and he may go into a &#8221;fight or flight mode,&#8221; but since a hug restraints him, he may more likely go into fight mode and react aggressively by giving a warning growl.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_dog_snarl\"><\/span>What makes a dog snarl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons dogs growl are <b>fear, possession aggression, territoriality, and pain. Some dogs also growl when playing. Play growling is often seen when two dogs are having a safe, healthy play session. In this case, the growling does not necessarily indicate aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_snarl_when_he_sees\"><\/span>Why does my dog snarl when he sees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pleasure growling  <b>Some dogs will growl affectionately when they are being petted or as a request for attention. Some people think it&#8217;s a threat, but it&#8217;s a sign of happiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_snarls_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog snarls at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling is one way your dog communicates with you. It growls <b>to let you know that it&#8217;s afraid, in pain, or needs for you to back away from its possessions or territory. Often your first instinct is to run from a growling dog or to punish it for growling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_that_snaps_at_you\"><\/span>How do you discipline a dog that snaps at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Counter Conditioning<\/b> For example, if your dog snaps at you when you wear boots, he might be displaying fear aggression related to being stepped on. Desensitize him by leaving the boots out. If he approaches the boots, praise him and give him a treat. When he&#8217;s fine with the unworn boots, put them on.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_snarls\"><\/span>What to do with a dog that snarls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The solution to the problem of a dog that growls because of pain or illness is to <b>immediately call your veterinarian. The proper medical treatment should alleviate the pain, which should lessen or stop the growling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_snarling\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop snarling?<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>07-Jul-2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What does a dog snarl mean?How do you deal with a snarling dog?Should I snarl at my dog?Do dogs snarl happy?Why does my dog snarl when I pet him?How do dogs snarl?Why does my dog snarl and snap at me?What causes a dog to snarl?What to do if your dog growls and&#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-8964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8964"}],"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=8964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8964\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}