Why won't my dog pee?

I recently adopted a 2 year old dog and I feel like she is not "going" enough. She is eating and drinking plenty & I walk her multiple times a day, both in my yard and around my neighborhood... and she rarely goes! Literally once a day I think she has gone. Seems to just love to walk and sniff everything along the way. Think there could be anything wrong? She's very happy, never goes to the door and hasn't gone in the house at all. I've tried putting one of those "pee posts" outside to entice her with no success.

Next step will be to call the vet, figured I ask you guys first. Thanks!


UPDATE: she's still not going outside very much, maybe once a day. But since I posted she has gone in the house a few time, always after having been outside a long time... very frustrating!

Message edited 10/13/2008 10:15:38 AM.

Re: Why won't my dog pee?

Wow I thought ai was the only one!!! My dog is 2 and pee's sometimes 2x a day but poop's only 1 time.. it bugs me out!!! I am constantly taking her out, She NEVER makes in the house either.. I guess its normal...

Re: Why won't my dog pee?

My dog only pees twice a day and poops once......maybe it is normal....

Re: Why won't my dog pee?

my Lucy held it once for 24 hours! all my dogs dont seem to need to go often. i guess as long as they are not in discomfort or pain and are not urinating in the house it's just normal.

Re: Why won't my dog pee?

Maybe she was barely walked before & learned to hold it until she was able to go or she just doesn't have to go that often?

Re: Why won't my dog pee?

Thanks everyone!

Update: she's still not going outside very much, maybe once a day. But since I posted she has gone in the house a few time, always after having been outside a long time... very frustrating!