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Patti Montgomeryville, PA. Urinary incontinence is a common problem in middle-aged spayed female dogs. It most frequently occurs in dogs who are sleeping. Also, some dogs may dribble urine as they walk around the house.
Unlike people, who are usually awake all day, then sleep at night, dogs donât have a regular sleep regimen. They catch several short naps during the day. 1  Adult dogs sleep 12â14 hours per day on average.  Puppies sleep 18 hours per day or more.