why do dogs hike there leg to pee?

[Sheena]

this is something that they used to say back in the 1940's

 

[peanutspimp]

I personally dont like peeing on my legs, do you?

 

[twiniegirl]

It is a sign of maturity. Only males do that

 

[lyndolphin]

so it doesnt run down there leg

 

[-KID]

male dogs usually so they can act like there big dogs

 

[Eve]

so the pee dosnt run down there legs lol

 

[chestwound]

Especially male dogs, who are more territorial, hike their legs to urinate because it gets their scent to nose level of other dogs. I read this in a book, I can't remember what it was called, about weird little things that dogs do. It was something like Why does my Dog Drink Out of the Toilet? Kind of thing.

 

[Kirsten]

Its a way to mark their territory.