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Unlike me, my dogs bound up hills as easily as they run on the flat. Does having four legs aid with climbing, or are the dogs just fitter than me? (continued)

Penelope Reid
Loggerheads, Staffordshire, UK

In my experience, the number of “legs” does make a difference. After experiencing nerve damage, I lost almost all my muscle mass and was reduced to crawling to get up stairs. Now, as I improve, I walk with a staff or two tall poles for balance and weight loading. I find I can use either to double my (limited) speed by pulling myself forwards using my stronger arms either front bounding (when both poles go forwards…