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Why is my active puppy so clumsy? Is this normal for puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 1 day old | 30 lbs

My dog is active and very happy (I think) but kind of clumsy at times? Is this normal?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 16th, 2019

Your dog is a puppy and still developing its dexterity, muscles, bones and ligaments. It is normal for a puppy to be clumsy. Just like little children are clumsy! This will get better as she matures.

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