canine freestyle moves database
natural gaits
These are movements natural to the dog. The name of the gait indicates the dog’s pattern of steps at a particular speed.
Walk
Dog moves at a walking pace [a four beat gait].
When walking, the dog never has fewer than two feet on the ground (usually three feet), and occasionally all four feet may be on the ground.
Trot
A two beat diagonal gait with diagonal pairs of legs moving and striking the ground together. Faster than a walk.
Lope
A three beat gait with a long stride capable of being sustained a long time. One hind foot strikes the ground followed by the diagonal pair and lastly the opposite and leading front foot. Resembles a canter.
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Pace
A two beat lateral gait with legs on the same side moving and striking the ground together.
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Trot
Lope
Pace
Canter
Run/Gallop
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