Why does my female dog **** her leg like a boy?

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Hi everyone, my female dog pees just like a boy (she cocks her leg)!

Why is this?

Basically, she rests her leg on a ledge and pees at the same time...

Why? 🤪

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    • TemperedPheasant6040
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    A really interesting article about a behaviour that isn't nearly as rare in female dogs as many people think! It's fascinating to see that cocking a leg isn't just for the boys, but often simply down to territorial marking and showing a bit of personality. Thanks so much for such an insightful post! happyjokers

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    I've had several males stay with me in boarding who used to wee like females... so, after reading the previous posts and this, I’d say it’s nothing to worry about. Have a good evening.

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    My girl had been peeing a lot but only in small amounts, and then this morning two white stones came out when she did a big wee... do you think I should still take her to the vet anyway? Money is a bit tight at the moment. I gave her some apple cider vinegar yesterday and this morning everything came out.
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    It’s all down to personality rather than whether they’re male or female. A female might lift her leg to wee if she’s got a bit of a dominant streak, as marking as high as possible helps the scent travel further. Conversely, a more submissive male might squat to pee. It all depends on their individual temperament and I can assure you it’s absolutely nothing to worry about!

    For more info, check out: http://toutpoureux.over-blog.com

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    Jador
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    I once read an interpretation that whichever dog marks the highest is seen as the biggest and strongest, and it ensures they get "read" first by other dogs. The higher the "information" is left, the more likely it is to be the first thing others notice! But then, how on earth would a tiny little Chihuahua manage? They’d never be able to read the "morning paper" all the way to the top! One of my girls did this her whole life. She was spayed right after her first season, so honestly, I think some female dogs just "fancy" doing it. Plus, they don't end up peeing all over their own legs... if you know what I mean, ladies!!!!!
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    It’s down to her personality; it’s dominant females that do this to mark their territory, just like males do, so honestly, there’s no need to panic—there’s nothing worrying about this behaviour. More info and stories on the blog: http://toutpoureux.over-blog.com Hi, I stopped reading the article as soon as I hit the first two words: "the wolf". What exactly do you mean by "dominance"? If I use your logic, my dog Luna sometimes does this to mark, but she isn’t dominant. She’s not submissive either, as it all depends on who she’s with and what’s happening at any given moment.
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    It's just down to her personality really; it’s the dominant females that do this to mark their territory, just like the males. So, there’s honestly no need to panic – there’s nothing worrying about this sort of behaviour. You can find more info and some anecdotes over on the blog: http://toutpoureux.over-blog.com
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    Thanks everyone for your replies, I’ve got nothing to worry about after all.

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    My dog's been doing this since she was a puppy (she's 7 now), so nothing to worry about ;)
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    Humeur-De-Chien
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    Evening Tshika, Yes, lifting a leg is definitely a sign of marking. Bitches in season can be more inclined to do it than at other times. Other females do it as well—far less often than males and not necessarily linked to being in season—but it does happen.
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