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rnnw62 · 03-06-2007, 03:06 PM

I have 4 male dogs in the house. They all lift their legs outside
but I do not see it as a marking thing because they aren't
trying to cover each other's scent. It was just something they
picked up from watching one another. When they pee it's out
in the yard and they look like little tri pods. I have never had
an issue of marking in the house ever. They were all neutered
at about 6 months old and none have any disgusting habits. I
can't comment on the dominance issue because you would sure
think with 4 males I would have a dominant one but I don't.
Maybe it's because I display myself as such a strong alpha??
All I know is I love my boys and they love one another and I
would not hesitate to get another male.

vainchick5 · 03-06-2007, 03:10 PM

You guys are all so awesome! I've gotten so much information about this issue.

Sapphire · 03-06-2007, 03:17 PM

Prince was 5 years old when I got him and I had him neutered about a month later.

When I first got him he marked EVERYTHING. Mostly outside, but sometimes inside too. He doesn't do it inside anymore and he doesn't have to mark absolutely every square inch of the yard every time he goes outside anymore. He still has to mark where Angel pees outside.

I'm not sure how much is behavior changed due to being neutered and how much it changed because he is used to the house, people, cats, etc. at his "new home" now.

On a side note, my parents' 13 year old Yorkie started lifting his leg shortly after I got Prince. Apparently Prince is teaching him to play, howl and pee

vainchick5 · 03-06-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphire

On a side note, my parents' 13 year old Yorkie started lifting his leg shortly after I got Prince. Apparently Prince is teaching him to play, howl and pee

Haha well I guess those will come in handy.

03-06-2007, 03:06 PM	#31
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	I have 4 male dogs in the house. They all lift their legs outside but I do not see it as a marking thing because they aren't trying to cover each other's scent. It was just something they picked up from watching one another. When they pee it's out in the yard and they look like little tri pods. I have never had an issue of marking in the house ever. They were all neutered at about 6 months old and none have any disgusting habits. I can't comment on the dominance issue because you would sure think with 4 males I would have a dominant one but I don't. Maybe it's because I display myself as such a strong alpha?? All I know is I love my boys and they love one another and I would not hesitate to get another male. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

03-06-2007, 03:10 PM	#32
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	You guys are all so awesome! I've gotten so much information about this issue. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

03-06-2007, 03:17 PM	#33
Sapphire Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 434	Prince was 5 years old when I got him and I had him neutered about a month later. When I first got him he marked EVERYTHING. Mostly outside, but sometimes inside too. He doesn't do it inside anymore and he doesn't have to mark absolutely every square inch of the yard every time he goes outside anymore. He still has to mark where Angel pees outside. I'm not sure how much is behavior changed due to being neutered and how much it changed because he is used to the house, people, cats, etc. at his "new home" now. On a side note, my parents' 13 year old Yorkie started lifting his leg shortly after I got Prince. Apparently Prince is teaching him to play, howl and pee