As pups, the mother dog stimulates them to urinate by licking the pup. Some older pups will urinate a bit when faced with an authority figure. Most dogs will grow out of this if they are not corrected. Teritory Marking Both dogs and cats mark their territory with males marking more frequently. Male dogs leg lift.
Male cats spray.
Neutering helps control territorial marking. If you allow your male dog to mark excessively on walks, he will claim all he marks as his. Cats rarely develop symptoms but pregnant women can be at risk if they have never been infected before. If your dog is assertive, mouthy or gets overly excited - skip it entirely. Every puppy and kitten need certain vaccinations early in life.