This usually happens while they are sleeping and unaware of what is happening. You may notice that your dog wakes up embarrassed at what she has done. It is a very individualized thing. Older dogs also tend to develop incontinence as a function of aging, regardless of breed or spay status. It is very important that you rule out the possibility that your dog's incontinence is indicative of a bladder or urinary tract infection.
Infections usually require medical treatment.
An infection left untreated will not only bring your dog much discomfort, but it could turn into an even more serious health problem. Dietary changes can help prevent recurrence by building the proper pH in the body to ward off future attacks. These can be found in organic food stores, health food stores, or clipped directly from ears of corn, preferably organically grown. Cornsilk is safe for long term use. Another useful herb to try for treating incontinence is called UVA URSI .