I don't know Mike! But my puppy did it for the first time - it's like he's becoming a real dog!
Other than that, I found this online: "It's not exactly certain why a male dog lifts his leg. By lifting his leg, the male dog is getting his urine on a vertical surface. One theory is that these vertical surfaces allow the scent of urine to last longer than horizontal surfaces do. Another theory is that this is more noticeable to other dogs because it's closer to nose level and thus less likely to be missed. I've also heard of a third theory which seems quite plausible. You may or may not have noticed that some male dogs seem to struggle a bit while lifting their leg, giving the appearance that they're actually trying to get the urine as high as possible. Some believe that this suggests that the higher the scent of the urine, the better. One reason for this might simply be that larger dogs can clearly get the scent of their urine higher than smaller dogs, thus the higher up the scent of the urine, the larger or perhaps more imposing the owner of that scent would appear to other dogs." Respectfully yours, Kimberly C. Patterson, M.S., Ed.S. Cypress Bay High School AP Psychology Instructor WISE Coach "GO LIGHTNING!" Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten. - BF Skinner An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed highly enough. One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. - Carl Jung --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
