Executive Summary: Yes, dogs can walk backwards — its normal canine behavior. Key findings: Dogs possess biomechanical ability; observed in tight spaces, hesitation, play; training is common; no peer-reviewed studies link routine backward walking to illness; the death omen myth is folk superstition with zero empirical support. Contradictions: Death omen claim = FALSE (confirmation bias); Neurological illness claim = OVERSTATED; Cannot walk backwards = FALSE. Sources: AKC, PetMD, Cesar Way, Wikipedia (Dog Gait) Full report: [Read full markdown](/content/dogs-walking-backwards-2026-03-01.md?v=1772362691)

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