AR 003 - Dog Running

Here is two videos of a dog running. These are good references for a typical quadruped run. Note: Not all quadruped animals run the same as a dog, but these are good starting points. Both videos are in slow motion so you can study the runs.

This dog looks like a Black Labrador. Here are some key notes -
1. Notice the running pattern -
a) The front left paw touches the ground first quickly followed by the right front paw
b) As the front paws are on the ground the back paws are in the air and move forward
c) The dog is off the ground (this is the first time that there is no paws touching the ground) The dog is packed into a small shape (Squash)
d) The right back paw touches first quickly followed by the left back paw.
e) The dog is off the ground (this is the second time that there is no paws touching the ground) The dog is elongated (Stretch)
2. The dog's head remains in a relative same spot.
3. The dog's tail has little movement
4. The dog's ears are moving in secondary action, as well as the fur.

The following video is of a Dachshund. Here are some key notes -
1. They are small dogs with short legs so the spacing and timing is different from the larger dog.
2. Notice that the running pattern is the same and the lager dog.
3. The Dachshund has a longer torso - which shows great squash and stretch.