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Bunny Hop

marke

Well-Known Member
Thanks. I think I am going to hold off on seeing the vet as of right now. She's not lame, climbs stairs normal and is jump8ng around just fine. Maybe is just the puppy in here. This is also all happening on snow covered ground...
if you can find a hill to walk the dog up and down it really makes a difference . a dog carries most of their weight on the front , a dog with a weak rear will walk with it's head dropped and leaned forward taking even more weight off the rear , leading to a weaker rear , a hill prevents them from doing that .......... i'd also suggest you teach your dog to gait properly when you walk him , you need to find the right speed where his trot is correct , and encourage the proper gait ....... imo , there is less impact on a dogs joints when they have a fluid correct gait ...... at 8 months a dog is carrying 60-100 lbs more weight than they were 6 months ago . if they weren't kept as strong as possible for their whole life they need to catch up , and it needs done safely ......... lots of time on their legs without excessive impact ......
 

Ryan Card

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if you can find a hill to walk the dog up and down it really makes a difference . a dog carries most of their weight on the front , a dog with a weak rear will walk with it's head dropped and leaned forward taking even more weight off the rear , leading to a weaker rear , a hill prevents them from doing that .......... i'd also suggest you teach your dog to gait properly when you walk him , you need to find the right speed where his trot is correct , and encourage the proper gait ....... imo , there is less impact on a dogs joints when they have a fluid correct gait ...... at 8 months a dog is carrying 60-100 lbs more weight than they were 6 months ago . if they weren't kept as strong as possible for their whole life they need to catch up , and it needs done safely ......... lots of time on their legs without excessive impact ......
I will try all above. Thanks for your advice, Marke.