How to identify all six dog gaits with simple tips and slow-motion film

From Walking thru to Galloping, by way of Ambling, Pacing, Trotting and Cantering, a dog uses its legs in a series of different patterns to suit a whole range of speeds and needs. Slow-motion film reveals just what those legs are doing.

[@JavierLopez-zd3ts]

We're building a four-legged robot and this video was super helpful in developing a walking gait- thank you!!

[@artiegalanti]

Wow! I'm so glad it's helpful. I hope your robot behaves properly and walks nicely!

[@alejmc]

I was thinking exactly along the lines of: “and then Boston Dynamics…” I added myself this video on a 2D drawing playlist (for whenever I finally learn draw 😅)

[@ernoir6833]

the most helpful reference for my animation study... thank you

[@artiegalanti]

I'm glad to hear that. I hope the animation goes well!

[@Lauralikesridinghorses]

Tysm!!! I do jumping and wanted to learn more about how my dog moves.

[@artiegalanti]

Tysm also. Glad you liked it!

[@SunshineStablesOfficial]

Hey! Wanted to add something cool on here! Just like a horse - I taught my dog to do flying changes, Passage, and Piaffe!! Super cool video too!

[@hotswissbabe]

This is brilliant, thank you. There's a vet and behavioralist who just hypothesized about an ambling dog who might have certain health issues (a dog that ambles regularly, rather than sporadically), so I wanted to learn about the different gaits. Thank you

[@artiegalanti]

Am v glad you found it useful. Thanks.

[@Nina_____________]

I am studying canine hydrotherapy and this is very useful! Thanks!

[@artiegalanti]

I'm glad you're finding it helpful, and thanks so much for letting me know.

[@lunatr0n]

this is awesome! very good explanations of each gait! i think more dog owners should be interested in learning more of this stuff about their pups

[@artiegalanti]

thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@SyntaxDaemon]

I love your dog. Great video!

[@artiegalanti]

thanks v much!

[@DuhaMohammad]

That was perfectly explained. Thanks.

[@artiegalanti]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@liceopenaflor]

Beautiful dog.

[@artiegalanti]

I think so too!

[@remi6822]

amazin thanks. great detail

[@artiegalanti]

Glad you liked it!

[@jayashrishobna]

This is just a beautiful and crystal clear video. Wow. Thank you so much!

[@artiegalanti]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eeskaatt]

very informative. was really curious while looking st my dog xD

[@artiegalanti]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@animewhisperer1830]

this very useful for many things! thanks!

[@artiegalanti]

I'm very glad you found it helpful!

[@MaliestherM]

Excellent and didactic video. Thank you!

[@artiegalanti]

Thanks v much!

[@nadjavieira5944]

Pretty good video! Thank you!!!

[@artiegalanti]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@thepeppanugget3594]

Super clear!!

[@artiegalanti]

Great to hear!

[@user-pw7pu2nq3u]

我佩服你！真棒！

[@artiegalanti]

Thanks very much!

[@migodelfin3544]

Wow nice video! What’s the main difference between a Canter gait vs a Bunny hop? They seem to look the same?

[@artiegalanti]

Interesting point. “Bunny hopping” resulting from problems like floating kneecaps, hip dysplasia or even a thorn in the foot, is a limping/skipping movement. It can look a little like the Canter, but of course the Canter itself is a regular light and flowing gait. A different hop, also called “bunny hopping”, can happen if a dog is unable to see whilst in long grass, or is pouncing on prey. Brigg gives a demonstration here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p37WamSagsqpntU

[@migodelfin3544]

@@artiegalanti THANK YOU!

[@chrisw3904]

I have a small dog and I watched this video because I was worried she was bunny hopping, but I think she was just doing a canter or a gallop? Is that normal, she likes to wait behind and sniff while I walk ahead and she will run slightly ahead and sniff, and we will do that for a lot of the walk. So she’s usually not doing a normal walking pace, she is constantly sniffing and then running ahead but not full on sprinting.

[@artiegalanti]

I think the only way to discover for sure what gaits a dog is using is by filming them and then studying the film, preferably in slow-motion. But I'm not sure why you say you were worried about "bunny-hopping"?