When the paw print is a lighter shade, that means that the paw is lifted from the ground. Walking is much slower and steadier than trotting or running. When walking, try to straighten your back and lift your head. Squat your hind legs lower so your back end isn't longer than your front arms, because our arms are naturally shorter than our legs. Reminder! This is for any quadrobist, therian or not. Quadrobics do not make you a therian. Thanks.