Use of a protective cover affects ground reaction force measurements obtained from dogs walking on a validated pressure-sensitive walkway.

Objective: To determine whether use of a protective cover would affect temporospatial gait or ground reaction force (GRF) measurements obtained from dogs walking on a validated pressure-sensitive walkway (PSW).

Animals: 5 healthy dogs.

Procedures: In a crossover study design, all dogs were walked across a calibrated PSW with and without a protective cover in place in random order.