2006-08-07 05:15:44 · 17 answers · asked by ChicaLoca 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is a male puppy.
2006-08-07 05:37:43 · update #1
my dogs don't lift either. he's okay. it does not mean anything. he may not be comfortable doing that, or he may just like not lifting
2006-08-07 05:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 14⤊ 1⤋
Well, if he is a puppy he won't lift his leg for awhile. Mine didn't start lifting his leg until he was 13 months old and he still doesn't lift it all the time. When I was younger we had a female poodle who lifted her leg all the time. Don't know why but I think it was because whe was brought up around other male dogs.
2006-08-07 08:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by kerri_lynn01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on how old the dog is. Most puppies do not lift their legs until they get older. (could take up to a year.) If you have the dog neutered it might not lift its leg after wards. Or if it is an old dog it might not lift its leg due to arthritis, or hip and back problems. If he seems to be in good health other then not lifting his leg, I wouldn't worry about it. If you think he has a problem, take him to the vet, just to be sure. Good luck.
2006-08-07 05:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by venus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a girl. Only male dogs lift there leg.
2006-08-07 05:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by Robertson J 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could mean that he is a submissive dog. I have seen male puppies and submissive male dogs squat or give half a leg raise when they urinate. I have also seen dominant female dogs lift their leg and mark repeatedly.
2006-08-07 05:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog used to when I got him, but he learned from my older male dog to lift his leg. I think in his previous home they were all females, and he copied them.
2006-08-07 06:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by coonrapper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dog may have a hurt leg and then does not whant to lift his leg because of the pain
2006-08-07 05:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Deli Tunbucket 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog lifts his leg sometimes, and sometimes he doesn't. I think this varies from dog to dog.
2006-08-07 05:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog also doesn't lift his leg... most smaller dogs dont.
2006-08-07 05:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by TamTam513 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hike to show dominance. My female hikes when she is trying to pee where a male peed.
2006-08-07 05:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you teach him----no, seriously, it will come in time. how old is the "fleabag" if he's not matured in age. jus be patient--if he' and old guy the you have a structual problem like athritis or weakness in his legs that you are not aware of
2006-08-07 05:23:09 · answer #11 · answered by rocco j b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋