Have you ever seen a small puppy run around a million miles per hour for a minute or two and then just… crash? This phenomenon is called the zoomies and it happens to almost every dog. We learned all about this fun (and generally harmless) behavior.
What are the ‘zoomies’?
The scientific term for the zoomies, Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs) is actually a little more descriptive of what you see when your dog has one. You might see your dog run as fast as they can through the dog park, your back yard or even your living room. You also might notice your dog running in circles or spinning themselves around.
These FRAPs come from energy that your pup might hold on to and then release in one big burst. This bank of energy may come from spending too much time in their crate or a stressful situation like a trip to the vet or seeing a scary skateboard coming down the street. Another time you might see your dog get a case of the zoomies is after a bath! For some dogs, getting a bath can be stressful and they need to release all that pent up energy when it is all over.
While the zoomies are most common in puppies, they can happen to dogs of any age. Yes, even senior pups!
Are the zoomies dangerous?
In a word, no. If your puppy or older dog gets the zoomies, there is no reason…
