Yesterday while at the vet with the most manly mutt, my 10 lb Yorkie, we had to collect a urine sample for testing. My manly mutt, Harley was asked by the comely, young, long legged Vet Tech, Robin to "do pee-pee".
In the most unabashed manner my manly mutt could muster, he lifted his right leg, smiled and filled up the little catch basin she held under his rather portly little belly. He was promptly rewarded for his obedience.
He was not embarrased in the least so I, for one, disagree entirely that critters need their privacy!