My dog is 6 months. First dog I've ever had. I'm a cat person, my hubby is the dog person. The dog doesn't lift it's leg to do his business. It squats like the female dogs do. I read that typically at 5 mos, dogs instinctually know to life the leg. I've never seen him do this, not by hydrant, not by a tree, no where. Do you think he might have some sort of problem? I just don't know that to think. One of hubby's friends makes a joke that the dog must be a girl, any thoughts? Thanks.
2007-03-08 10:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Oh you first time dog owners!!!
Some Males will lift their legs and some don't. Has nothing to do with any problem the dog has. I have found that some males who have been nutered before 8 months of age usually don't lift their leg ever.
2007-03-08 10:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tally - I had a male dog that was neutered when he was 6.5 months old. It took him awhile but he always lifted his leg to do his business. Of course his aim was off and he always peed on his front paws. One of my neighbors had a male dog that never lifted it legs when it peed. Guess there are squatters and non-squatters. Tell your husbands friend to stop picking on your dog.
2007-03-08 10:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by marilynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't hold the dog to silly standards like that. He'll lift his leg when he's ready.
2007-03-08 10:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by vomdeitrichgiants 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of time they imitate other dogs. Some lift their legs some don't, it really doesn't matter.
My friend has a female dog that lifts HER leg because she grew up with all male dogs.
2007-03-08 10:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This virtually like a ten or 11 year previous newborn having a toddler. you need to take your canines to the vet. Your pup may well be knocked up at her age and she or he has worms. Be a miles better human caretaker. Please get her fastened there are sufficient pit bulls and mixies that are positioned to loss of life on a daily basis. you do no longer ought to each breed your Pit combination
2016-12-18 18:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said it your a cat person. He is puppy he will lift his leg when he is ready.
2007-03-08 10:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog only learned it because he saw another male dog do it. He'll be fine, give him time.
2007-03-08 10:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by Aiden's Momma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋