I was wondering if the same were true for dogs? I only ask because two of my dogs always give their right paw when asked and my other gives his left.
2006-06-30 15:31:50 · 13 answers · asked by hardworkn4life 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
they are the same way i have a left handed dog. he uses his left paw more then the right
2006-06-30 15:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends which paw you trained them to give you because my always gave me her right one until I taught her right paw and left paw. Now she gives the one i ask for or when i just say "give me paw" she somtimes gives me right and sometimes the left one.
2006-06-30 22:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by akelly830 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prior to this question, it never crossed my mind.
I'm assuming that, just like humans, some are left and some are right.
South paws RULE!
2006-06-30 22:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by Chreap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's funny.
Maybe they do have "handed-ness"
My first dog used to alternate. Give me one paw, then the other, then eventually both (sit up) if I didn't give him the attention or treat he was after. Maybe he was ambidextrous!
2006-06-30 22:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by quietfive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes my dog is right he always gives his right paw and i have taught him to do other tricks like spin and he always goes to the right but i am working with him to go to the left
2006-06-30 22:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Southurn chicks rock!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, different animals have different handedness. For example, apparently all polar bears are left-handed. But yes, I'm sure there is an easy test, and it's probably similar to tests for humans. Things like getting a person to catch an item thrown to them, or observing with which hand they attack with first.
2006-07-01 12:45:50 · answer #6 · answered by rapturefish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I nver would have really thought to pay attention...could just be their preference. I think our dogs just give whichever paw is closest. Then they alternate to get more petting lol
2006-06-30 22:36:44 · answer #7 · answered by texastigerzt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question.. you might ask your vet. Perhaps they have some idea about that answer! Mine uses her right paw when she shakes.
2006-06-30 22:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES Brains are all built the same some smaller than others but built the same
2006-06-30 22:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by avonbycorey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's true for most animals.
Most horse are left-handed, that is they prefer to turn left if given a choice.
2006-06-30 22:37:06 · answer #10 · answered by ladders_to_fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋