So the walk'n poop is a thing now.

[Sue-Ram]

Ram has always been a one stop plopper, but recently he’s started to occasionally do the walk’n poop. He’ll squat and poop then take a few steps, squat and poop, take a few steps.....usually 3-4 times. I suppose it’s not unlike Hansel and Gretel but only with a trail of turds.

So I’m wondering if this is a "movement" founded by and limited to seniors or is it open to all ages?

[kimbersmom]

I've definitely known some dogs who always did this, but Kimber just recently started it and I think it's directly tied to her backend weakness. I think she just can't hold the squat as long as she used to.

[sparky]

Mocha always does the poop shuffle before he goes and occasionally he will do the poop walk during. He's 3.

[Sue-Ram]

I've definitely known some dogs who always did this, but Kimber just recently started it and I think it's directly tied to her backend weakness. I think she just can't hold the squat as long as she used to.

I didn't think of not being able to hold the squat.

[zd262]

Bubba has always done this, but he holds a consistent squat while walking. It is insanely annoying.

[smartrock]

Chase does this sometimes, mostly in about the last year but he's nearing 10 years of age. He is capable of holding his squat but sometimes it's a shuffling squat. The walking poop is annoying since Lark has been known to sample his offerings. In the back yard I have to pick up the main deposit and look around carefully to make certain that I've left no prizes behind for Larky to find. No kisses for you, Little Turd-Breath!

[SunDance]

Bubba has always done this, but he holds a consistent squat while walking. It is insanely annoying.

Makes you proud if other people get to see that, I'll bet.

I've known dogs who've done this even from a young age. If older, I suspect aging hips/spine.

There've been times when Sunnie will start a squat and get distracted by a scent...and walk along, not in squat, to another (close) spot.

[Meeps83]

Maverick does this too. He absolutely HATES poop tho so I wonder if he just doesn't like the smell of his own brand.

[zd262]

Makes you proud if other people get to see that, I'll bet.

Haha yep! Also we live in the city, so while the first pile lands in the grass/dirt, the rest usually spread far across the sidewalk

[shellbell]

Tux has been a walking pooper his whole life. But he'll maintain the squat position the whole time while he's walking and leaving a trail. Cabo is more of a squat and poop, walk a couple steps, and repeat. He is eight but he started doing that for some reason about five or so years ago.