Often dog owners have to blush when their pet urinates not only on trees and stones, but also on something less appropriate during a walk.
The dog uses this behavior to mark its territory, and it has several reasons for this.
If an animal marks its territory with a small amount of urine, then this “gesture” should be perceived as a way to greet other dogs, and this is absolutely normal.
But, besides the desire for communication, there are other factors that push a dog to such behavior.
1. Dogs that have not been neutered mark their territory more often than others.
By the way, one study shows that this habit is more common in “status” dogs than in their relatives with a lower status.
By the way, not only “gentlemen” mark their territory, but also “ladies”, especially on the eve of or during estrus.
2. Another reason why a dog has a desire to mark everything in sight is excessive excitement.
It can be caused by the presence of an animal in heat nearby or by visiting a place that has previously been marked by other dogs.
3. Sometimes the reason for such behavior should be sought in the animal’s health.
Be sure to show your pet to the veterinarian to rule out urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, and other problems.
4. And finally: perhaps your pet perceives as its territory not only the house and yard, but also the route along which it walks and other places where it often happens to be.
If another animal has entered the area, your dog may try to mark it to assert itself.
