Apparently these reactions are primarily elicited by strange animals. Micturition with lifting of hind leg, usually in places used by other males. Female Micturition in squatting position. Both sexes Defecation Scratching ground with all four feet following defecation Defecation and urination in places previously used Conflict or Agonistic Behavior As may be expected in a predatory animal, this sort of behavior is prominent. Fighting or its alternated pattern of running away occurs rather frequently.
Playful fighting is very common in young puppies.
There is a tendency to develop dominance under certain conditions, together with characteristic attitudes of dominant and subordinate animals. On the other hand, a well coordinated group of familiar animals may be strikingly peaceful and cooperative. The dog exhibits two interesting specializations of sexual behavior. One is the comparatively long period of heat in the female, usually including a week or more of preliminary behavior and approximately two weeks of receptivity. The other is the copulatory tie, as a result of which the male and female are attached together.