Is it true that dogs can be either left or right-sided?

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Are dogs like humans in favouring sides?

Just like humans, dogs will favour either their left or right-hand sides — the right is more usual. The side that a puppy favours naturally will be the one he finds easiest, but by practising tricks and moves equally on both sides you will help to improve his balance and suppleness.

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