Why Is Your Dog Skipping on Its Back Leg?

It's just a little strange when you're out for a walk plus suddenly notice your dog skipping on back leg for a few steps before these people just carry on like nothing occurred. In the beginning, you might think they've just got a little bit of a "pep in their step" or they're trying to catch a butterfly, when this happens more than once, it usually stops getting cute and starts being a bit worrying. It's one of those things that dog owners see just about all the time, particularly with certain bread of dogs, and while it isn't always the "rush to the particular emergency vet" circumstance, it's definitely something that needs a little bit of detective work. ...

March 25, 2026 · 7 min · Hollie Beachclub