Written by the humans behind Nicole & Nora
Your dog is talking. Learn to read dog body language.
Two miniature dachshunds turned a hobby into an obsession: reading dog body language. Now we help you understand what your dog is saying, one quiet signal at a time.
Tap the dog
Every part of a dog says something. Tap the eyes, ears, mouth, tail or body to see what a relaxed dog looks like, and what a worried one looks like.
Tip: on floppy-eared dogs like ours, watch the base of the ear.
Pick a part of the dog
Dogs communicate constantly, with their whole body. The trick is knowing what to look at. Tap a glowing dot to begin.
How is your dog right now?
Look at them and tap what you see. Three taps, one honest read.
Not sure where to start?
Answer 8 quick questions and we’ll match you with a step-by-step plan for your dog: puppy basics, home-alone training, calm walks, barking, fear, recall, handling or the teenage months.
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One signal at a time. Real, readable guides to what your dog is saying.
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Happy
The real signs of a happy, relaxed dog, from soft eyes to a loose wiggly body, and how to tell true contentment from calm-looking stress.
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Dog Calming Signals: How to Tell When Your Dog Is Stressed
The quiet signals your dog uses when they are stressed, from yawns to lip licks to the slow turn away, and what to do the moment you spot one.
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Your Puppy's First Week Home: A Survival Guide
What to expect your puppy's first week home, from puppy-proofing to surviving the crying nights, with a calm routine that helps you both settle in.
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The Shelter That Has My Whole Heart: Animal Haven
Meet Animal Haven, the NYC no-kill shelter Nicole & Nora supports, and the easiest ways you can help the dogs and cats still waiting for a family.
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Sixty seconds. A signal flashes up, you decide: is this dog relaxed, or asking for space? Swipe, tap or use the arrow keys.
Our Handbook
Become a more confident dog parent. The Dog Language Handbook turns everything we've learned about canine communication into one clear, practical guide you can keep on your phone.
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