{"id":17678,"date":"2022-03-25T11:04:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:04:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:11","slug":"why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do boy dogs lift their legs to pee?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_boy_dogs_lift_their_legs_to_pee\" title=\"Why do boy dogs lift their legs to pee?\">Why do boy dogs lift their legs to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_male_dogs_pee_without_lifting_legs\" title=\"Why do male dogs pee without lifting legs?\">Why do male dogs pee without lifting legs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#What_age_do_male_dogs_lift_leg_to_pee\" title=\"What age do male dogs lift leg to pee?\">What age do male dogs lift leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_lifting_his_leg_to_pee\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop lifting his leg to pee?\">How do I get my dog to stop lifting his leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_male_dogs_pick_their_leg_up_to_pee\" title=\"Why do male dogs pick their leg up to pee?\">Why do male dogs pick their leg up to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Do_some_male_dogs_never_lift_their_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Do some male dogs never lift their leg to pee?\">Do some male dogs never lift their leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_dogs_raise_their_legs_when_peeing\" title=\"Why do dogs raise their legs when peeing?\">Why do dogs raise their legs when peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Do_male_dogs_have_to_lift_their_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Do male dogs have to lift their leg to pee?\">Do male dogs have to lift their leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_male_dog_to_squat_to_pee\" title=\"Is it normal for a male dog to squat to pee?\">Is it normal for a male dog to squat to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_not_lift_his_leg_when_peeing\" title=\"Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?\">Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#How_does_a_male_puppy_learn_to_lift_his_leg_to_pee\" title=\"How does a male puppy learn to lift his leg to pee?\">How does a male puppy learn to lift his leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Do_male_puppies_squat_to_pee\" title=\"Do male puppies squat to pee?\">Do male puppies squat to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#How_do_I_get_my_male_dog_to_pee_with_his_leg_up\" title=\"How do I get my male dog to pee with his leg up?\">How do I get my male dog to pee with his leg up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#What_does_it_mean_when_dog_starts_lifting_leg_to_pee\" title=\"What does it mean when dog starts lifting leg to pee?\">What does it mean when dog starts lifting leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_cocking_his_leg_indoors\" title=\"Why does my dog keep cocking his leg indoors?\">Why does my dog keep cocking his leg indoors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Do_all_make_dogs_lift_their_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Do all make dogs lift their leg to pee?\">Do all make dogs lift their leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_lift_his_leg_in_the_house\" title=\"Why does my male dog lift his leg in the house?\">Why does my male dog lift his leg in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_male_dogs_squat_to_pee\" title=\"Why do male dogs squat to pee?\">Why do male dogs squat to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Do_all_male_dogs_lift_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Do all male dogs lift leg to pee?\">Do all male dogs lift leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_dogs_raise_their_legs_while_peeing\" title=\"Why do dogs raise their legs while peeing?\">Why do dogs raise their legs while peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_dogs_do_handstands_while_peeing\" title=\"Why do dogs do handstands while peeing?\">Why do dogs do handstands while peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Can_you_train_a_male_dog_not_to_lift_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Can you train a male dog not to lift leg to pee?\">Can you train a male dog not to lift leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_do_male_dogs_sit_down_to_pee\" title=\"Why do male dogs sit down to pee?\">Why do male dogs sit down to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_squatting\" title=\"Why does my boy dog pee squatting?\">Why does my boy dog pee squatting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boy-dogs-lift-their-legs-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_boy_dog_not_lift_his_leg_to_pee\" title=\"Why does my boy dog not lift his leg to pee?\">Why does my boy dog not lift his leg to pee?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_boy_dogs_lift_their_legs_to_pee\"><\/span>Why do boy dogs lift their legs to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs are much more likely to scent-mark, which contributes to their occasional preference for a leg-lifting position. <b>Lifting a leg makes it easier to urinate on higher surfaces like trees or fire hydrants and cover a larger area, which leaves a stronger message than urine on the ground<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_male_dogs_pee_without_lifting_legs\"><\/span>Why do male dogs pee without lifting legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Some Dogs Don&#8217;t Lift Their Legs to Urinate The truth is that <b>some of the behavior is hormonal, some is behavioral, and some is just unexplained. Most intact dogs don&#8217;t learn this behavior until 6 to 12 months of age, right around the time that their bodies are beginning to develop toward sexual maturity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_male_dogs_lift_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>What age do male dogs lift leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately 6-12 months old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_lifting_his_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop lifting his leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Share Correcting Your Dog From Lifting His Leg<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Neutering. Spaying or neutering a dog at the earliest opportunity will greatly reduce urine marking, but animals of any age can be altered and the behavior will become less common.  <\/li>\n<li>Training.  <\/li>\n<li>Reward Proper Marking.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean Thoroughly.  <\/li>\n<li>Be a Leader.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide Proper Introductions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_male_dogs_pick_their_leg_up_to_pee\"><\/span>Why do male dogs pick their leg up to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs are much more likely to scent-mark, which contributes to their occasional preference for a leg-lifting position. Lifting a leg makes <b>it easier to urinate on higher surfaces like trees or fire hydrants and cover a larger area, which leaves a stronger message than urine on the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_some_male_dogs_never_lift_their_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Do some male dogs never lift their leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Some Dogs Don&#8217;t Lift Their Legs to Urinate The truth is that <b>some of the behavior is hormonal, some is behavioral, and some is just unexplained. Most intact dogs don&#8217;t learn this behavior until 6 to 12 months of age, right around the time that their bodies are beginning to develop toward sexual maturity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_raise_their_legs_when_peeing\"><\/span>Why do dogs raise their legs when peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Science Behind Canine Urine Marking Dog urine contains pheromones, microscopic odor molecules that communicate to other animals that a dog was there. The lifting of the leg <b>allows the dog to place their mark closer to nose level, where it can be more prominent to other dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_dogs_have_to_lift_their_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Do male dogs have to lift their leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All male dogs, big and small, raise their leg to pee or scent-mark much more frequently in the fall than in the summer, likely because it is mating season. Accordingly, the frequency of their urination increases whenever there is a female dog or a male competitor present.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_male_dog_to_squat_to_pee\"><\/span>Is it normal for a male dog to squat to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_not_lift_his_leg_when_peeing\"><\/span>Why does my male dog not lift his leg when peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs neutered before they ever leg lift will likely never leg lift. In addition to the physical factors, this behavior <b>might be related to complex canine social issues. Because leg lifting can be associated with dominance and territorial marking, dogs who are submissive may not show this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_male_puppy_learn_to_lift_his_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>How does a male puppy learn to lift his leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs are much more likely to scent-mark, which contributes to their occasional preference for a leg-lifting position. <b>Lifting a leg makes it easier to urinate on higher surfaces like trees or fire hydrants and cover a larger area, which leaves a stronger message than urine on the ground<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_puppies_squat_to_pee\"><\/span>Do male puppies squat to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_male_dog_to_pee_with_his_leg_up\"><\/span>How do I get my male dog to pee with his leg up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In one hand, place a large supply of your pup&#8217;s favorite snacks and hold them in front of his nose. Let him smell them but not have any yet. With one hand, lift one hind leg and start feeding him the treats. Keep feeding them to him slowly and allow him to get used to his leg being in the lifted position.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_dog_starts_lifting_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>What does it mean when dog starts lifting leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To have a strong presence, dogs want their mark to be as high as possible. By lifting his leg, <b>he gets optimal aim to show his stature. A dog will also choose to urinate on vertical objects, such as trees, poles, or hydrants because scents last longer on them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_cocking_his_leg_indoors\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep cocking his leg indoors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Some Dogs Don&#8217;t Lift Their Legs to Urinate The truth is that <b>some of the behavior is hormonal, some is behavioral, and some is just unexplained. Most intact dogs don&#8217;t learn this behavior until 6 to 12 months of age, right around the time that their bodies are beginning to develop toward sexual maturity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_make_dogs_lift_their_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Do all make dogs lift their leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog may not be getting as much attention as previously. Changes cause him to feel anxious, which may cause him to mark. Some dogs feel the need to lift their leg and pee on all new things that enter your house, shopping bags, visitor&#8217;s belongings, new furniture, children&#8217;s toys etc.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_lift_his_leg_in_the_house\"><\/span>Why does my male dog lift his leg in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Some Dogs Don&#8217;t Lift Their Legs to Urinate The truth is that <b>some of the behavior is hormonal, some is behavioral, and some is just unexplained. Most intact dogs don&#8217;t learn this behavior until 6 to 12 months of age, right around the time that their bodies are beginning to develop toward sexual maturity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_male_dogs_squat_to_pee\"><\/span>Why do male dogs squat to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leg-lifting is the primary way of marking, but even if your pet does not lift his leg, he may still be marking. The amount of urine is small and is found primarily on vertical surfaces, but dogs do sometimes mark on horizontal surfaces. Your dog is not spayed or neutered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_male_dogs_lift_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Do all male dogs lift leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male dogs also often squat to urinate. All puppies squat to urinate and the urge to actually mark develops with maturity from about five months on, depending on the individual pup. In contrast, marking is done from a standing position by cocking a rear leg and aiming the urine stream at a (usually) vertical object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_raise_their_legs_while_peeing\"><\/span>Why do dogs raise their legs while peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs are much more likely to scent-mark, which contributes to their occasional preference for a leg-lifting position. <b>Lifting a leg makes it easier to urinate on higher surfaces like trees or fire hydrants and cover a larger area, which leaves a stronger message than urine on the ground<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_do_handstands_while_peeing\"><\/span>Why do dogs do handstands while peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It has been discovered that it&#8217;s most frequently smaller dogs that perform handstands while peeing. This could be because <b>the handstand position raises the dog&#8217;s back end higher off the ground so that his urine stream can spray farther, perhaps mimicking or covering the stream of a larger dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_train_a_male_dog_not_to_lift_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Can you train a male dog not to lift leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs neutered before they ever leg lift will likely never leg lift. In addition to the physical factors, this behavior <b>might be related to complex canine social issues. Because leg lifting can be associated with dominance and territorial marking, dogs who are submissive may not show this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_male_dogs_sit_down_to_pee\"><\/span>Why do male dogs sit down to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as you housetrained your dog, you can also <b>train them not to urine mark indoors or in unwanted areas such as a garden. Watch your dog closely, and when they begin sniffing, circling or otherwise showing signs of wanting to mark, correct them firmly with No Pee! or a similar command.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_squatting\"><\/span>Why does my boy dog pee squatting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, <b>squatting to urinate is normal  and not a sign of a health problem.  There are only theories about urination styles, including one that surmises that males lift their back legs to better mark territory, as well as to spray higher and appear bigger to other pups who sniff their urine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_boy_dog_not_lift_his_leg_to_pee\"><\/span>Why does my boy dog not lift his leg to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs neutered before they ever leg lift will likely never leg lift. In addition to the physical factors, this behavior <b>might be related to complex canine social issues. Because leg lifting can be associated with dominance and territorial marking, dogs who are submissive may not show this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do boy dogs lift their legs to pee?Why do male dogs pee without lifting legs?What age do male dogs lift leg to pee?How do I get my dog to stop lifting his leg to pee?Why do male dogs pick their leg up to pee?Do some male dogs never lift their leg&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17678"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17678"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17678\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}