If you see your dog posturing to urinate indoors, it could be a behavioral issue. She may be upset or confused. It could also be a medical issue like a urinary tract infection, diabetes, or Cushing’s disease. Dogs really try to wait until they get outside, but those conditions sometimes increase urgency to the point that they simply can’t wait.
But if urine trickles out without your dog trying to go, perhaps while she is sleeping, it’s likely urinary incontinence. You might find a little puddle at the spot when she wakes up and walks away, or perhaps urine on her rear quarters or her side.
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