Tag: Human-Animal Interaction Studies

  • Canine amputees use distinct tripedal gaits

    Canine amputees use distinct tripedal gaits

    What the study found Dogs with three legs use distinct locomotion patterns, and these can be considered separate gaits based on their limb sequences and movement patterns. At higher speeds, forelimb and hindlimb amputees use gallop-like three-beat gaits, while at lower speeds they either keep a three-legged gallop or switch to uncoupled walking. Why the…