Frank Magnetico wrote 05/07/2009 05:22 PM Some times she stumbles #239045 - 05/07/2009 05:22 PM
Frank Magnetico Webboard User Reg: 04-24-2009 Posts: 100 Loc: Texas Offline	First off let me say that I have found so much great info reading the forums and everyone has great advice, with that I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is normal. At times my 6mos. old while walking in the yard sometimes will stumble like she has tripped over something, I was wondering if this is normal for a dog her age just getting used to her big paws or is this some cause for alarm in any way. Maybe I just have a clumsey dog. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Barbara Schuler wrote 05/07/2009 05:30 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: Frank Magnetico ] #239048 - 05/07/2009 05:30 PM
Barbara Schuler Webboard User Reg: 01-15-2009 Posts: 5090 Loc: Lanexa Virginia Offline	My nine month old GSD is really just now learning to move like he knows what to do with all four feet and legs - and sometimes still seems to forget that he can control the back end. They are very clumsy at six months of age. There isn't enough information in what you posted to say there ISN'T a problem, but there is enough info to say yes, six month old dogs are clumsy and can trip over themselves very easily.
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Frank Magnetico wrote 05/07/2009 05:39 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: Barbara Schuler ] #239050 - 05/07/2009 05:39 PM
Frank Magnetico Webboard User Reg: 04-24-2009 Posts: 100 Loc: Texas Offline	Thanks Barbara, it is comforting knowing that this might be normal. It seems as though she maybe does not quite pick up her front feet up all the way which causes her to trip or stumble. Not like you would think after exercise though just walking around. Thanks for your help.
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Angela Burrell wrote 05/07/2009 08:22 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: Frank Magnetico ] #239081 - 05/07/2009 08:22 PM
Angela Burrell Webboard User Reg: 05-10-2006 Posts: 2273 Loc: Ontario, Canada Offline	I don't have GSDs. However, I have never seen any of my dogs do this. Does she drag her rear paws when she walks (scrape her claws on the ground as she brings her foot forward?) Limp? Is it her rear or front feet she seems to "trip over"? Does she show pain (yelp or struggle) if you gently flex her legs (bend her knees and elbows?)
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Connie Sutherland wrote 05/07/2009 08:27 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: Angela Burrell ] #239083 - 05/07/2009 08:27 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: angela burrell I don't have GSDs. However, I have never seen any of my dogs do this. Does she drag her rear paws when she walks (scrape her claws on the ground as she brings her foot forward?) Limp? Is it her rear or front feet she seems to "trip over"? Does she show pain (yelp or struggle) if you gently flex her legs (bend her knees and elbows?) Also, is this new?
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randy allen wrote 05/07/2009 08:40 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #239086 - 05/07/2009 08:40 PM
randy allen Webboard User Reg: 08-30-2007 Posts: 3283 Loc: Offline	My first thought, How long are her toe nails?
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Lily Lim wrote 05/07/2009 08:44 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #239087 - 05/07/2009 08:44 PM
Lily Lim Webboard User Reg: 01-26-2009 Posts: 21 Loc: Offline	deleted post in wrong thread
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randy allen wrote 05/07/2009 08:53 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: Lily Lim ] #239089 - 05/07/2009 08:53 PM
randy allen Webboard User Reg: 08-30-2007 Posts: 3283 Loc: Offline	Huh?????? You sure you're in the right thread?
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Connie Sutherland wrote 05/07/2009 09:23 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: randy allen ] #239101 - 05/07/2009 09:23 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: randy allen Huh?????? You sure you're in the right thread? You're right. It was the wrong thread.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 05/07/2009 09:23 PM Re: Some times she stumbles [Re: randy allen ] #239103 - 05/07/2009 09:23 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: randy allen My first thought, How long are her toe nails? Yes, good question, and is it something new, or has it been happening all along?
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