{"id":4464,"date":"2022-04-03T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/"},"modified":"2022-04-04T09:53:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T09:53:17","slug":"why-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my male dog sit down 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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_sit_down_to_pee\" title=\"Why does my male dog sit down to pee?\">Why does my male dog 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_dog_sit_and_pee\" title=\"Why does my dog sit and pee?\">Why does my dog sit and pee?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_dog_still_squat_to_pee\" title=\"Why does my dog still squat to pee?\">Why does my dog still squat 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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Should_I_pee_on_my_dog_to_show_dominance\" title=\"Should I pee on my dog to show dominance?\">Should I pee on my dog to show dominance?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_like_a_girl_dog\" title=\"Why does my boy dog pee like a girl dog?\">Why does my boy dog pee like a girl dog?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Do_dogs_pee_for_attention\" title=\"Do dogs pee for attention?\">Do dogs pee for attention?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#At_what_age_do_male_dogs_start_marking\" title=\"At what age do male dogs start marking?\">At what age do male dogs start marking?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Why_do_dogs_look_at_you_when_they_poop\" title=\"Why do dogs look at you when they poop?\">Why do dogs look at you when they poop?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#How_do_you_stop_male_dogs_from_marking\" title=\"How do you stop male dogs from marking?\">How do you stop male dogs from marking?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#What_scent_repels_dogs_from_peeing\" title=\"What scent repels dogs from peeing?\">What scent repels dogs from peeing?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#Does_rubbing_a_dogs_nose_in_Pee_work\" title=\"Does rubbing a dog\u2019s nose in Pee work?\">Does rubbing a dog\u2019s nose in Pee work?<\/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-does-my-male-dog-sit-down-to-pee\/#How_do_I_establish_dominance_over_my_dog\" title=\"How do I establish dominance over my dog?\">How do I establish dominance over my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_sit_down_to_pee\"><\/span>Why does my male dog sit down to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">As mentioned, most male dogs, intact or neutered, instinctively lift their leg to pee as they mature. Neutering does not prevent that inborn behavior and lead to a male squatting.\u00a0 Either that, or your dog just likes to pee that way. After all, it\u2019s his choice.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-sit-and-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sit_and_pee\"><\/span>Why does my dog sit and pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs suffer from urinary tract infections and it is possible your dog\u2019s urination could be a result of sickness. When a dog suffers from a UTI, he will urinate frequently and because he has poor bladder control, he might pee where he sits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-age-do-male-dogs-lift-leg-to-pee\"><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>Male dogs start lifting their leg to urinate when they are approximately 6-12 months old. Both neutered and non-neutered dogs will lift their legs, but it is more common for a neutered dog to squat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-still-squat-to-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_still_squat_to_pee\"><\/span>Why does my dog still squat to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new squatting behavior may be a sign of a medical issue, including arthritis, orthopedic problems and even a hormonal or neurologic condition. Squatting may also be a symptom of urinary incontinence, Dr. Sueda adds.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zyQBxnagyBY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-pee-on-my-dog-to-show-dominance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_pee_on_my_dog_to_show_dominance\"><\/span>Should I pee on my dog to show dominance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The idea of walking up to your dog and urinating on it as a sign of dominance. While it makes logical sense in your mind, it\u2019s generally a myth and won\u2019t work as intended. Dogs use urination as a way to assert dominance within a territory but this doesn\u2019t include doing it to a pack member.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-boy-dog-pee-like-a-girl-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_boy_dog_pee_like_a_girl_dog\"><\/span>Why does my boy dog pee like a girl dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, most male dogs, intact or neutered, instinctively lift their leg to pee as they mature. Neutering does not prevent that inborn behavior and lead to a male squatting.\u00a0 Either that, or your dog just likes to pee that way. After all, it\u2019s his choice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-pee-for-attention\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pee_for_attention\"><\/span>Do dogs pee for attention?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs urinate for many reasons besides the simple need for elimination, including submissive peeing, territorial marking, and in response to extreme excitement. While this behavior is instinctive, there are several training methods you can use to curb the occurrence.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-do-male-dogs-start-marking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_male_dogs_start_marking\"><\/span>At what age do male dogs start marking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This usually happens when pups are anywhere from 6 months to a year in age. If a male dog sees another canine that he perceives to be an adversary on his quest for access to females, he might mark his territory.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/irL4i1Efg4M\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-male-dog-not-lift-his-leg-when\"><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>Why Some Dogs Don\u2019t Lift Their Legs to Urinate<\/p>\n<p>The truth is that some of the behavior is hormonal, some is behavioral, and some is just unexplained. Most intact dogs don\u2019t learn this behavior until 6 to 12 months of age, right around the time that their bodies are beginning to develop toward sexual maturity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-a-male-puppy-learn-to-lift-his-leg\"><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>In one hand, place a large supply of your pup\u2019s 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 id=\"why-do-dogs-look-at-you-when-they-poop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_look_at_you_when_they_poop\"><\/span>Why do dogs look at you when they poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019d think she\u2019d look away in hopes of getting a little privacy, but she locks eyes with you instead. That\u2019s because when your dog is in that pooping position, she\u2019s vulnerable, and she\u2019s looking to you to protect her.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-male-dogs-from-marking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_male_dogs_from_marking\"><\/span>How do you stop male dogs from marking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spay (or neuter) first<\/p>\n<p>Spay or neuter your dog as soon as possible. The longer a dog goes before neutering, the more difficult it will be to train them not to mark in the house. Spaying or neutering your dog should reduce urine-marking and may stop it altogether.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G8kuOD2Iup4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-scent-repels-dogs-from-peeing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_scent_repels_dogs_from_peeing\"><\/span>What scent repels dogs from peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The combination of vinegar and oranges is very off putting to your dog and will deter him from marking wherever you spray the mixture.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-rubbing-a-dog-s-nose-in-pee-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_rubbing_a_dogs_nose_in_Pee_work\"><\/span>Does rubbing a dog\u2019s nose in Pee work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never rub a dog\u2019s nose in urine or feces, or punish a dog for an \u201caccident.\u201d This will teach your dog to fear you, and he may hide when he has to \u201cgo.\u201d It is not instinctive for dogs to relieve themselves outside; it is only natural for them to not go where they sleep. It is up to you to train your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-establish-dominance-over-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_establish_dominance_over_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I establish dominance over my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some tips on how to show your dominance while being a good alpha leader:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Adopt an \u201cAlpha First\u201d mentality.<\/li>\n<li>Insist on decorous behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with energy.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to display alpha behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Basic obedience training.<\/li>\n<li>Be consistent and clear with rules.<\/li>\n<li>Be consistent and fair in correcting bad behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my male dog sit down to pee?Why does my dog sit and pee?What age do male dogs lift leg to pee?Why does my dog still squat to pee?Should I pee on my dog to show dominance?Why does my boy dog pee like a girl dog?Do dogs pee for attention?At what&#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":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4464"}],"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=4464"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29347,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4464\/revisions\/29347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}