For gait transitions, stability often trumps energy savings
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 13:21
in Physics & Chemistry
A dog's gait, according to the American Kennel Club, is "the pattern of footsteps at various rates of speed, each distinguished by a particular rhythm and footfall." When dogs trot, for example, the right front leg and the left hind leg move together. This is an intermediate gait, faster than walking but slower than running.