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by merida on 23 April 2012 - 07:04
Hello everybody!
Looks like I might need a little help/advice... The question is how to see if my GSD is troting or pacing when we are cycling and I'm on the bike looking down at her? We are getting ready for the dog show season, our first show is at the 13th of May so I'm trying to take her for a run as often as possible. Aly has had a relly nice movement since puppyhood, she moves with elegance, always keeps her head up and I was absolutely convinced she was trotting near the bike until yesterday when we had a little ring training and we noticed her pacing when the handler speeded up. I understand that I can correct her pace and turn it into trot by pick up the leash connected to her collar, but the problem is that I do not notice the wrong kind of movement when being on the bike. Are there some sings according to which I can judge? Like her back swinging (she doesn't have a thick layer of fat on her, so I don't think it could be noticed) or anything else?
Thank you in advance!
Looks like I might need a little help/advice... The question is how to see if my GSD is troting or pacing when we are cycling and I'm on the bike looking down at her? We are getting ready for the dog show season, our first show is at the 13th of May so I'm trying to take her for a run as often as possible. Aly has had a relly nice movement since puppyhood, she moves with elegance, always keeps her head up and I was absolutely convinced she was trotting near the bike until yesterday when we had a little ring training and we noticed her pacing when the handler speeded up. I understand that I can correct her pace and turn it into trot by pick up the leash connected to her collar, but the problem is that I do not notice the wrong kind of movement when being on the bike. Are there some sings according to which I can judge? Like her back swinging (she doesn't have a thick layer of fat on her, so I don't think it could be noticed) or anything else?
Thank you in advance!
by melba on 23 April 2012 - 12:04
If you don't notice it on the bike, you may need an extra pair of eyes to help. Pacing is when 2 legs on the same side are moving at the same
time, as it appears you already know, and the trot is diagonal legs moving at the same time.
I think your best bet is to have someone else there to pinpoint when she is pacing and trotting :)
Best of luck!
Melissa
time, as it appears you already know, and the trot is diagonal legs moving at the same time.
I think your best bet is to have someone else there to pinpoint when she is pacing and trotting :)
Best of luck!
Melissa
by oregontnt2007 on 24 April 2012 - 00:04
OK real dumb question here, but I have seen many dogs "pace" and they have never been corrected.
Can this be a personal thing or it is not desired for a dog to pace in the ring?
by beetree on 24 April 2012 - 00:04
It is a natural thing.
by Abby Normal on 24 April 2012 - 11:04
It is not an attractive movement, or at least it isn't when my old girl does it LOL.
Looks dreadful from behind and when she does it I call it 3 legged camel gaiting! Don't know what it would look like from a bike, but I feel with my girl I would notice a full body shift as each pair of legs came forward. Maybe it's worse because my girl is getting on now and I notice she will do it when she is tiring which probably makes it more pronounced. She rarely did it when she was younger.
Looks dreadful from behind and when she does it I call it 3 legged camel gaiting! Don't know what it would look like from a bike, but I feel with my girl I would notice a full body shift as each pair of legs came forward. Maybe it's worse because my girl is getting on now and I notice she will do it when she is tiring which probably makes it more pronounced. She rarely did it when she was younger.
by oregontnt2007 on 24 April 2012 - 16:04
lol Abbey, ok bad comment here but I notice dogs that do this only do this when they are going forawrd in a straight motion.... so if they turn/curve they stop. I am sure to prevent from falling over 
by Abby Normal on 24 April 2012 - 16:04
Oregon
Yes, you are right, it's only ever when she is moving in a straight line. It made me laugh trying to visualise the impossibility of 'pacing' turning a corner LOL.
One of the lesser known laws of dog physics - pacing and turning don't mix? Mum must tell the pups 'Don't ever try it or you will really embarrass yourself, trust me I'm your mother, I know these things' LOL.
I am going to have such a giggle to myself the next time she does it
Yes, you are right, it's only ever when she is moving in a straight line. It made me laugh trying to visualise the impossibility of 'pacing' turning a corner LOL.
One of the lesser known laws of dog physics - pacing and turning don't mix? Mum must tell the pups 'Don't ever try it or you will really embarrass yourself, trust me I'm your mother, I know these things' LOL.
I am going to have such a giggle to myself the next time she does it
by beetree on 24 April 2012 - 16:04
I actually like to watch the pace! I think it is super cool. LOL
Here's a link to an earlier discussion that might be of interest to someone....
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=16165#16200
Here's a link to an earlier discussion that might be of interest to someone....
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=16165#16200
by Abby Normal on 24 April 2012 - 21:04
That was interesting Beetree. I found the description of what a poster described as the 'amble' true as well, my girl does that too at the end of a long walk. A 'rocking' walk is a good description, just before leading into a pacing trot.
I am afraid that the pace is not very elegant when my old girl does it (least of all when viewed from the rear, which is the view I usually get LOL).
I am afraid that the pace is not very elegant when my old girl does it (least of all when viewed from the rear, which is the view I usually get LOL).
by Blitzen on 25 April 2012 - 12:04
The pace is generally considered a "resting gait" in a dog. Dogs will pace if they are tired, out of condition, or moved too slowly. I doubt any dog running next to a bike or gaited at a fast speed in the show ring would pace for very long.
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