Dog Pawing Down Leg Playful. “dogs will sometimes put their head down when walking on the good leg and raise their head up when they’re walking on the bad leg.” behavioral changes. Continue playing once your dog has calmed down and their paws are on the floor.

Dog paw problems can be caused by allergies, infections, cuts and abrasions, nail issues, cysts, or cracked paw pads. If your dog fails to heed these, play can quickly escalate to an altercation. That’s when he’ll look at you and throw one of his paws up towards you landing it on your leg or hand or any other body part within reach in an effort to get your attention.