Did you know: dogs have a dominant paw?

Did you know dogs can be left- or right-pawed, just like humans can be left- or right-handed? Some pups even show ambi-dog-strous skills, though most still have a favourite paw for day-to-day tasks.

You can figure out your dog’s “paw preference” by watching which paw they step off with first, which one they use when tackling obstacles, You can sniff out your dog’s “paw preference” by watching which paw they step off with first, which one they use to tackle obstacles, or which paw they stick out when playing with a toy or shaking hands.

Funnily enough, research shows female dogs are more likely to be right-pawed, while male dogs lean towards being left-pawed. 

So next time your pup gives you a high-five, pay attention; you might just learn whether you’ve got a lefty or a righty in the family. 🐾 High-paw!

Banner image credit: Paris, found love thanks to Dogs4Jobs.