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Originally Posted by thetruth
I do not but have in the past. Several people seem to think their dog is a child. I do like dogs but, too many credit their dog with far more awareness and motivation then is REAL.
As far as discovering a need to go on a walk. A dog uses scent far more than sight. A male dog will pee on every tree that catches his attention-HEY GUYS I WAS HERE.
Some dogs seem to try to cover their leavings by scratching. There are glads in his feet that give off a scent and that is the motive.
I LIKE DOGS BUT, RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS IS ALWAYS NECESSARY-TRULY SIMPLE.
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Ya know... I wonder if your statements are out of date. None of my four male dogs were markers (peeing every three feet to make sure other dogs knew they were there.). It kind of depends on when they were neutered, and the prevailing thought at their time was to neuter by 6-9 months (further research says that's not good, wait a year). Even the one neutered at a year did not mark. At any rate, it is the non-neutered dogs that tend to mark. And there are very few non-neutered dogs these days.
Again, I fear you are making a blanket accusation. But I will say that a short leash and owner control will keep any dog, neutered or not, from going on someone's lawn. And that's the right thing to do.