Another reason the amble is not a preferred gait is because it’s just a short step away from the pace, which is an abnormal gait for all breeds of dogs. If an ambling dog gradually speeds up, the two feet on the same side of the body that are moving forward together end up bearing all of the dog’s weight. Then the two legs on the other side of the body move forward and bear the dog’s weight. Now the dog is pacing. In a pace, only two feet are on the ground at any given time, either both right feet or both left feet.