{"id":15457,"date":"2022-03-25T10:56:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:56:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:09","slug":"does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Zoomies mean dogs are happy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#Does_Zoomies_mean_dogs_are_happy\" title=\"Does Zoomies mean dogs are happy?\">Does Zoomies mean dogs are happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#Why_does_my_dog_do_Zoomies\" title=\"Why does my dog do Zoomies?\">Why does my dog do Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#How_do_you_calm_a_dog_with_Zoomies\" title=\"How do you calm a dog with Zoomies?\">How do you calm a dog with Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_run_back_and_forth_like_crazy\" title=\"Why do dogs run back and forth like crazy?\">Why do dogs run back and forth like crazy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_has_Zoomies\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog has Zoomies?\">What does it mean when your dog has Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#What_indicates_a_dog_is_happy\" title=\"What indicates a dog is happy?\">What indicates a dog is happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_does_Zoomies\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog does Zoomies?\">What does it mean when a dog does Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#How_do_I_calm_my_dog_during_Zoomies\" title=\"How do I calm my dog during Zoomies?\">How do I calm my dog during Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#Should_I_stop_my_dogs_Zoomies\" title=\"Should I stop my dogs Zoomies?\">Should I stop my dogs Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#How_do_you_stop_aggressive_Zoomies\" title=\"How do you stop aggressive Zoomies?\">How do you stop aggressive Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#What_causes_dog_Zoomies\" title=\"What causes dog Zoomies?\">What causes dog Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#Why_do_dogs_randomly_start_running_around_like_crazy\" title=\"Why do dogs randomly start running around like crazy?\">Why do dogs randomly start running around like crazy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-zoomies-mean-dogs-are-happy\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_has_Zoomies\" title=\"What do you do if your dog has Zoomies?\">What do you do if your dog has Zoomies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Zoomies_mean_dogs_are_happy\"><\/span>Does Zoomies mean dogs are happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it important to let your dog have their zoomies? <b>Yes, the zoomies are a sign of being happy. It&#8217;s not a bad thing, and it&#8217;s a sign that your dog is enjoying life. You want them to be able to express their happiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_do_Zoomies\"><\/span>Why does my dog do Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Goldman explains that dogs engage in the zoomies when, <b>they have some form of excess energy that&#8217;s been contained such as physical energy, like when they&#8217;ve been crated, or nervous energy, like when they have tolerated an uncomfortable situation. The chance to finally release that energy can lead to seemingly wild <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_dog_with_Zoomies\"><\/span>How do you calm a dog with Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Should You Do When Your Dog Gets the Zoomies?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Safety first!  <\/li>\n<li>Watch for any compulsive behaviors.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t chase!  <\/li>\n<li>Teach a reliable recall.  <\/li>\n<li>Run the other way.  <\/li>\n<li>Throw a toy to play.  <\/li>\n<li>Exercise your dog physically and mentally.  <\/li>\n<li>If it&#8217;s too hot out, don&#8217;t let the dogs zoom around.<\/li>\n<p>04-Jan-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_run_back_and_forth_like_crazy\"><\/span>Why do dogs run back and forth like crazy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may get the zoomies for various reasons: when they need to release pent-up energy, when they&#8217;re highly excited, aroused, after watching another pet play, or when they have nervous energy from being slightly stressed or confused.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_has_Zoomies\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog has Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what exactly are the zoomies? Zoomies are <b>a sudden release of energy in dogs. You&#8217;ve probably seen it after your dog gets out the bath  that frantic yet euphoric looking dash they make around the house. It&#8217;s a common behavior (especially in young dogs), and it&#8217;s simply a way for dogs to release pent up energy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_indicates_a_dog_is_happy\"><\/span>What indicates a dog is happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical signs of a happy dog <b>A soft, partially open mouth. <\/b><b>Ears that are relaxed, not pulled back or taut with alertness<\/b><b>Overall relaxed posture, with a raised head, relaxed tail, and confident stance (click here for more on dog body language) A tail wag that involves whole-body wiggles, or at least a relaxed body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_does_Zoomies\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog does Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it important to let your dog have their zoomies? <b>Yes, the zoomies are a sign of being happy. It&#8217;s not a bad thing, and it&#8217;s a sign that your dog is enjoying life. You want them to be able to express their happiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_dog_during_Zoomies\"><\/span>How do I calm my dog during Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what exactly are the zoomies? Zoomies are <b>a sudden release of energy in dogs. You&#8217;ve probably seen it after your dog gets out the bath  that frantic yet euphoric looking dash they make around the house. It&#8217;s a common behavior (especially in young dogs), and it&#8217;s simply a way for dogs to release pent up energy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_stop_my_dogs_Zoomies\"><\/span>Should I stop my dogs Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Should You Do When Your Dog Gets the Zoomies?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Safety first!  <\/li>\n<li>Watch for any compulsive behaviors.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t chase!  <\/li>\n<li>Teach a reliable recall.  <\/li>\n<li>Run the other way.  <\/li>\n<li>Throw a toy to play.  <\/li>\n<li>Exercise your dog physically and mentally.  <\/li>\n<li>If it&#8217;s too hot out, don&#8217;t let the dogs zoom around.<\/li>\n<p>04-Jan-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_aggressive_Zoomies\"><\/span>How do you stop aggressive Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To discourage zoomies, make sure to <b>schedule vigorous play activities and long walks throughout the day to ensure that your dog is getting enough exercise and play. Schedule a walk around the time that the zoomies typically occur, often in the early morning and early evening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dog_Zoomies\"><\/span>What causes dog Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A frequent cause of zoomies is <b>an excess buildup of energy that dogs hold on to, which is then released in one big burst. Certain times of day may trigger zoomies in dogs more than others, such as the first thing in the morning or in the evening after spending much of the day in a crate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_randomly_start_running_around_like_crazy\"><\/span>Why do dogs randomly start running around like crazy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal in dogs. In popular terms, it&#8217;s called the zoomies. In technical parlance, it&#8217;s Frenetic Random Activity Periods, or FRAP for short. It&#8217;s more common in puppies and young dogs, but even our old pals can get a case of the zoomies if the mood strikes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_has_Zoomies\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog has Zoomies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it important to let your dog have their zoomies? <b>Yes, the zoomies are a sign of being happy. It&#8217;s not a bad thing, and it&#8217;s a sign that your dog is enjoying life. You want them to be able to express their happiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Zoomies mean dogs are happy?Why does my dog do Zoomies?How do you calm a dog with Zoomies?Why do dogs run back and forth like crazy?What does it mean when your dog has Zoomies?What indicates a dog is happy?What does it mean when a dog does Zoomies?How do I calm my dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15457"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15457"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15457\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}