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Research suggests dogs can show paw preferences, somewhat comparable to lateral preferences in humans.
During tasks such as reaching for food or interacting with objects, some dogs consistently favor one paw, while others show weaker or no clear preference.
Scientists study these patterns as part of research into animal behavior and brain lateralization.
The dog reaching for a toy with the same paw repeatedly may be showing an individual behavioral preference rather than choosing randomly every time.
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