Why my male dog will not lift his hind legs to pee male dogs will not lift their hind legs to pee may not be old enough yet, this is normal, when the dog grows up naturally. Male dogs lift their legs to pee in order to keep the smell fresh and to keep the smell from being covered, the dog will lift his legs to pee. Male dogs pee close to the height of their nose, making it easier for themselves and other dogs to smell. This prevents the smell from being covered and also improves the deterrent effect so that other dogs think it is the urine left behind by a large dog and thus do not dare to come over and compete for territory.
