IF DOGS DESIGNED WEBSITES
Aspen, Rebecca’s furry best friend, might be the best website designer yet.
If dogs were in charge, the internet would be a very different place. There would be more joy, more naps, and fewer pop-ups barking at you from every corner of the screen.
And honestly, we think they’d be onto something.
Here’s what websites would look like if our four-legged friends were in charge:
Websites would invite everyone to come along.
Dogs want to go everywhere with you.
Errands? They’re in. Wine tasting? They can already smell the charcuterie board.
And then… you hit a door with a “No Dogs Allowed” sign. Their tail droops. Their eyes get sad. They don’t understand why anyone would be left out.
Dog-designed websites wouldn’t put up those signs.
They’d work beautifully for everyone, regardless of device, ability, or context. Whether someone is using a screen reader, navigating with one hand, or dealing with low vision or just a noisy brain at the end of a long day, the experience would still work.
Text would be easy to read. Navigation would be obvious. Interactions wouldn’t require precision or guesswork. Everything would feel forgiving, flexible, and thoughtfully designed. Because if a website can’t be used by everyone, what’s the point?
They’d be warm, friendly, and fun.
Dogs don’t do cold and corporate. They greet you with full-body wiggles. They show off their favorite toys. They get wildly excited about things you’ve seen a hundred times before. And that enthusiasm is contagious.
Websites designed by dogs would feel welcoming the moment you land on them. There would be friendly copy and inviting visuals. The tone would say, “You’re heeeerrrreeee! Come on in and play.”
People connect with brands that feel human. A little warmth, a little personality, and maybe even a touch of silliness can go a long way toward building trust and keeping people engaged.
Everything would be clear and concise.
Dogs don’t generally overcomplicate things. I’m hungry, give me food. I’m bored, play with me. I see a squirrel, let me outside so I can chase it.
Dog-designed websites would get straight to the point. People would be able to immediately identify where they are, what they can do there, and how they can get what they want. There would be simple navigation and clear messaging. Because when users are confused, they leave; and dogs hate it when people leave.
All websites would be mobile-first.
Dogs know how people actually live. We’re on our phones. We’re walking, scrolling, juggling coffee, and answering emails, all while trying not to trip over the leash. And that works out for them because what dog wants to be stuck at home while their human stares at a computer screen?
Phones mean more walks, which means more adventures and more chances to sniff new things.
So, naturally, every website would be designed for mobile first. Websites would load quickly and be easy to use on the go. Desktop wouldn’t be ignored [the humans can work from home once-in-a-while] but mobile would lead the pack.
There would definitely be treats.
Okay, maybe not literal treats [although we’re not ruling that out]. But dog-designed websites would reward users with:
Helpful content
Smooth interactions
Clear next steps
A little joy and humor along the way
There wouldn’t be any hoops to jump through or long forms that feel more like punishment. Just a positive experience that leaves visitors happy and eager to come back.
We may not have paws, but we take a lot of inspiration from our favorite pups to design effective websites with users in mind. Are you looking to redesign your website? We’d love to help! Click here to contact us.
