Every time I take our dog for a walk, he stops at a tree and piddles. We then continue and he will stop at a bush and piddle. Further along he will find something that smells and piddle on that spot.
Why can't he just take care of business like humans or even cats I have had?
How much of this activity is relieving his bladder and how much is marking his territory?
2007-02-12 04:37:27 · 22 answers · asked by doulivinurworld 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I forgot to mention that he is fixed.
2007-02-12 11:32:31 · update #1
He's marking his territory - If going potty, it'll be one nice long one.
If he's marking, I take it he's not neutered - Have him fixed and he won't mark anymore!
2007-02-12 04:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of it is territory marking. Dogs will usually do this when you walk them and they find trees, bushes, etc, that other dogs have piddled on, and so they think they have to, too. Dogs really don't "territory mark" like cats do--they just seem to have to pee on anything that another dog has peed on.
2007-02-12 04:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is marking his territory. He piddles on the same spots walk after walk because another dog (or dogs) comes along after him and marks over the spot.
2007-02-12 04:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by JQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just normal dog behavior. Dogs like marking things to let other dogs know they've been there. You can't expect a dog to act like a human or a cat for that matter. Usually when they're just marking territory they only go a little bit. ALWAYS give your dog plenty of time/space to relieve himself otherwise your dog may end up with problems and you will just end up being more frustrated. If you haven't had a lot of experience with dogs, I highly recommend investing in some books on dog behavior.
2007-02-12 04:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Holliday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's definitely marking his territory. That's why he piddles a little all over the place. If he was just relieveing himself then he would stay in one spot until he was done.
Usually males who are not neutered mark their territory. If it bothers you, then have him neutered...most times they will stop that behavior.
2007-02-12 05:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is "marking" in the wild this would be acceptable. In a social society, him "marking" would be like another "gang" tagging over another gang, which usually leads to a "Drive by shooting." Thank goodness dogs don't know how to use a gun! To stop your dog from doing this; prior to your walk let him relieve himself. When you are on your walk keep him focus on the task, which is getting from point A to B. When he wants to stop and "mark" a gentle tug while your walking will re-direct him. Maybe a stern "NO" If he pulls on you re-adjust his collar up high on the neck this way he won't have the strength to pull you. Remember you want to get to point A to B w/ no interruptions. Good luck. Even fixed dogs do this, so just because he's fixed does not mean and end to this. Yes it's what dogs do in the wild, but in social settings NO, personally my dogs do not do this simply because I scoff at them trying. And just beacuae I do not allow it does not mean I am being mean to them. I am the pack leader and I am the only one that should be "marking" seeing how I am not a dog I choose not too!
2007-02-12 04:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by Beano 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is dog nature. he is not human.
dogs have an instinct to mark their territory. he is simply showing dominance over who has piddled there before.
he is relieving bladder but his instinct is telling him to do it in that manner. just make sure you take him on a long enough walk to empty most of it out. my female dog does this too, but her first squat is a majority of whats inside her bladder.
2007-02-12 04:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by airie53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every male dog does this! They are just marking their territory. It's perfectly normal. Try keeping the leash shorter so he does not have as much freedom to get to the trees and bushes.
2007-02-12 04:49:43 · answer #8 · answered by danca4life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were to wait to take the dog for a walk you would find that the dog will pee all in one spot. then if you go on on a walk after the dog will still pee on things . this not only marks there land but also helps them find there way home.
you have to be patient i know it can be hard to do this but thats what having a dog is all about . oh and dont make the dog wait too long to pee it bad for them and you know what that feels like
ugg.
2007-02-12 05:09:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of it is marking his territory. If he's neutered he won't do it as much. It's not a good idea to let him do this all the time. It'll make him think that he has power over you.
2007-02-12 04:53:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's just being a male dog, marking his territory. We have hands and so build fences. Dogs pee. I must admit I've known one or two male humans who've done both - covering all the bases I guess.
2007-02-12 04:52:27 · answer #11 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋