The Everyday Stress Check
How relaxed is your dog, really?
Dogs tell us when something is a bit much, but the signals are small and easy to miss. Ten quick questions, about two minutes, and you will know what your dog has been telling you.
Free, and about two minutes. This is a guide to everyday signals, not a diagnosis. If your dog is unwell or their behavior has changed suddenly, please speak to your vet.
Your dog's result
Three things to try this week
What your dog told you
Here is where the book explains every signal you just spotted.
- The stress ladder: how dogs go from a yawn to a growl, one small request at a time.
- The signal dictionary: forty signals, each with what it usually means and the one thing to check.
- The three second test for knowing whether your dog is enjoying the fuss.


What Your Dog Is Telling You
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Wish I'd thought to pause before
The three-second petting check was my favourite part. Such a small idea, but it made me realise how rarely I paused to see whether my dog wanted more fuss.
Maya · Verified purchaseMade me slow down a little
I came to this after adopting a very quiet dog. The chapter about quiet behaviour being easy to misread gave me a lot to think about.
Kate · Verified purchase