My Modern Met introduces us to Russell Jones and his dog, Billy. Jones had to use crutches after he broke his ankle and his right good was immobilized in a cast. He limped around well enough.
Then Billy began limping, too. This is always concerning to pet owners because our animals don’t know how to communicate problems with their bodies. Jones took Billy to a veterinarian and spent about £300 ($322 USD) on x-rays and painkillers, only to learn that nothing was wrong with Billy’s leg. He was just imitating his human, figuring that this is now the correct way to walk.