Incontinent or not

My 4 year old bitch, who was speyed at approx 14 months, leaks water when she has been out for a walk. She knows she is leaking and will get up dripping as she walks around. This is more common during the summer months, but is not all the time. In the mornings her bed is dry and when let outside will go to the toilet. This only happens when she has been for a walk. Has anyone had this problem, as I am scared that she is incontinent and it will get worse ? I do watch what she drinks and its not excessive.
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First have her tested for a UTI. Stop by the vet's and get a sterile cup, get the sample and return it. Often you don't even need an app't. if you've developed a good relationship with the vet. You'll be charged for the test, not an office visit.....at least that's the way we have it.

The vet may still want to examine her for rash, irritation, foreign object......whatever.

If all is clear, maybe she needs more exercise to strengthen the abdomen.....just like in people...doggie Kegels. I remember one sheepie owner set up a series of small jumps just outside the doggie door so her girl was forced to jump and use those muscles each time she came and left the house.

At the far end is she might have a structural problem or other more medical condition.

Hope your leaky sheepie gets her faucet under control soon.
Thanks for taking the time to reply, I will get her tested,
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