If your dog is wagging his tail, it’s
probably a safe bet that he’s happy. If
she’s growling, there’s a good chance
she’s upset about something. But what
about nose-nudging? What does that
mean?
While I wouldn’t necessarily call this a
subtle form of communication, it is
certainly a more nuanced one in that a
dog nudge can have a wide variety of
meanings depending on the context.
Below are just a few of the possible
things that your pooch may be trying
to tell you.

Come on, let’s go
Dogs that are bred to herd
animals often use nudging to
tell those animals where to go.
When dogs with this instinct
are put in a domestic situation,
they will sometimes “herd”
people (usually children) with
some nose-nudging.

You’re the boss
When dogs push their nose up
against the mouths and noses
of other dogs, it’s a way of
showing them submission and
saying that they know that the
other dog is in charge. Why do
this? Because it helps them to
avoid fights and arguments that
they’re not interested in
having, or know that they can’t
win. It’s also a way for dogs to
say, “Hey, let’s be friends.” A
submissive dog might nudge
you on the butt, hip, or even
your own “muzzle” as if you
were another dog.

I’m in control here, buster
Just as it can convey a
submissive attitude, a dog
nudge can also be a way of
expressing dominance. How do
you know the difference? Well,
when dogs are nudging to show
dominance, they tend to do it a
lot and do it to get things that
they want from you. If this is
the case with your dog, you’ll
likely notice other signs such as
mounting, excessive barking,
and blocking your path. Talk to
a professional to get help in
dealing with this kind of
behavior.

What’s up?
One of the most common
reasons that many dogs nudge
is simply to say “hi.” So if you
come home from a long day at
work to some nose-nudging, it
might just be your pup greeting
you.

I want this, please
This one is a broad category
that covers everything from a
dog nudging food bowls that
are empty (“Waiter, I’d like
more!”) to nudging toys toward
you (“Let’s play!”) to nudging
you if you were giving them
affection and suddenly stopped
(“Don’t stop!”). They want you
to pay attention and, often, to
do something specific for
them.

Hmmm

Good one.

For the few of us that doesnt understand what "nudge" means, could you please shed more light on that? and if possible show it in a picture. thank you.

Prodeegee:
For the few of us that doesnt understand what "nudge" means, could you please shed more light on that? and if possible show it in a picture. thank you.

seconded

the last one is the one i experience a lot,,,MEREDITH GREY is just a darling,,,