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How can you tell whether your dog is right-pawed or left-pawed? (opens in new tab)

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Refractor·

The paw your dog favors is a window into their brain and behavior

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Smithsonian Magazine·

Is Your Dog Right-Pawed or Left-Pawed? Here's How to Figure It Out, According to a New Study

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ZME Science·

Scientists Finally Made a Test to Find Out If Your Dog Is Left-Pawed or Right-Pawed

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