My eight month old standard poodle pup keeps urinating on his front legs. Anyone else had this problem?

Yep, most male dogs have this problem until they start to lift their leg. My Akita did it which was a problem, my GSD did it, not such a problem because he has less hair on his legs. Hopefully, when he's older he'll lift his leg & even when he's feeling lazy & doesn't bother, his aim will improve!

Is he a white dog?????

Standard Poodles generally are pretty healthy dogs with little genetic problems. Though some can get problems. Is the dog in a crate for any length of time? Had the dog been playing strenously before sleeping? Does he walk stiff legged and swing his hips out wide when he first takes off? Maybe he just is stiff when he wakes up, which is a sign of future problems like arthritis. Not that he has it now but possibly he could later. Has the vet done any preliminary checks for Hip Dysplasia? Long legged dogs that are kept crated for long periods of time can actuall get muscle weakness in there hindquarters, because they are not made to lay for so long. I saw this same thing happen to a Siberian Husky dog that spent 8 hours in a crate while the owners were at work. After the realized what was happening they didnt crate her anymore and gave her full run of the garage, worked with her every day, and she recovered fully with no problems what so ever. It was like you described when your dog first got up.

He just hasn't got the hang of being a big boy yet. My dog did the same thing. He was almost 10 months old before he became a big boy. I think it's because I spoil him sooo much. Give him time. Be very patient with him. He'll come around soon. Also being a show dog is more than likely a bit stressful.

Yep been there dealt with that!!!!

My GSD cross did not **** his leg untill he was 2 years old!!

We found the best solution was to allow him free time with other unneutered dogs and even females.

Leg cocking is a way for a dog leave a message about who he is, how big etc to other dogs and basically the higher he can pee the bigger he will seem to the next dog!

Whilst you are waiting for him to mature you will need to rinse his legs if he pees on them as it can burn the skin and fur which is no good if he is a show dog. You could try directing him to trees and bushes so that he is almost forced to lift his leg. You can then give him lots and lots of praise when he does.

A final solution to protect his legs is a doggy jumpsuit - i have seen this on many a show dog to protect the coat before a show

Good Luck!

I had that problem with my Afghan, and he was a mature dog. Even when lifting his leg he hit his front legs.

You're just gonna have to cover those front legs with something when you let him out to pee.

LOL

I have the same problem with my Airedale. Check out the trajectory of the pee spout, and see if you can get him positioned on an incline so that he doesn't do that.

And don't let him pee just before you go into the ring!

he just has bad aim lol

not much help...

go to the vets se if they think its a problem