I love it when dogs get the zoomies! My brother’s Miniature Pincher gets the zoomies after bath time! It is so funny! But what are Zoomies? If you are new to dogs, you might not know, and when you encounter them for the first time, it can be a bit overwhelming. So, let’s take a look at what zoomies are and what you should do about them.
What Are They?
Zoomies are when your dog suddenly starts running as fast as it can around the space they are provided. When dogs are inside the house, this can look super funny as they zoom in and out of bedrooms, up and down the stairs, and around the coffee table as fast as they can without running into something or slipping. Carpeted areas are often the favorite place for Zoomies, as the goal of Zoomies is to go fast! The zoomies can come on at what seems like random moments, or they can be triggered by something exciting (some dogs do it when they are let outside after a long time in their crate) or even something stressful (dogs will often get the zoomies after bath time). While zoomies are not fully understood, people believe dogs are expressing joy when they get the zoomies. Their excited, open mouth, tongue-out expressions, and playful bounciness are a clear sign of what we would call happiness, implying that Zoomies are just good fun!
What Should You Do About Them?
Zoomies are totally normal. In addition to that, dogs seem to enjoy them, and we humans usually get a kick out of watching. The risks involved in zoomies are usually accident related. Dogs can slip, run into things, or pull a muscle. But most dogs will figure out their own limitations and be fine. Use your good judgment, and if there is something that can hurt your dog (such as a breakable object or a nearby TV), take your dog outside in an enclosed yard and let it run to its heart’s content! Another situation to consider is health. If your dog is recovering from an injury or has other health issues, please be careful, as your dog could make those issues worse. However, most injured dogs will not get the zoomies unless they are pain free (unless a cast or something like that was recently removed, so be careful). Consult your vet if you are concerned about your dog’s safety if you are concerned about them getting the zoomies when they are recovering from an injury. Put simply, make sure your dog is safe, then if it is safe, let them have fun!
Does your dog get the zoomies? Comment and tell me about it or post a video on Instagram and tag me so I can see it! (Instagram: happyanimalzts_dk17)
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