Redditors Explain Why Dogs Go Crazy And Get "The Zoomies" After A Bath

The technical name for "zoomies" is Frenetic Random Activity Periods or FRAP

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• September 7, 2022

Every dog owner has seen them. Zoomies are high-energy bursts of activity during which the dog appears to be possessed; following which, they frequently fall down weary as though they had just finished a marathon or had played nonstop and needed a breather.

On these zoomies, some dogs chase their tails until they spin so quickly that they fall over, and other dogs frantically run around (miraculously managing to avoid hurting themselves or others). They are called zoomies, zooms, or puppy crazy.

They describe the brief, ecstatic bursts of running and play that occasionally appear to take control of our pets. It seems as though all of their energy is suddenly eager to leave their bodies.

Other times, it's just pent-up energy following a long, wet day at home. Sometimes it happens after a bath or a stroll.

Whatever the reason, a dog seems to gleefully clean the air after five solid minutes of frapping, allowing them to calm and relax. It is not frantic - it looks more like a carefully planned activity to burn as much energy as possible in this short time period.

One Redditor asked the online community for some explanations about this activity, and the Redditors were not silent. The answers gave us an interesting insight into our furry buddies' mindset. Take a look - you might learn something new.

So, let's start:

One Redditor asked:

The technical name for zoomies is Frenetic Random Activity Periods or FRAP

Funny. But very true...

Makes sense:

Bichon buzz. What an excellent name

Excellent name also

Many dogs get zoomies regularly, not just after baths

Mystically summoned to go wild...

Zoomies mostly have regular intervals

Dogs are, by nature, most active at dawn and dusk

Zoomies can be quite frequent if they are rewarded

Every dog is different, and so are their triggers for zoomies

Maybe the dogs feel trapped

Being bathed is not free...

It is not frantic - it looks more like a carefully planned activity to burn as much energy as possible

The technical name for zoomies is Frenetic Random Activity Periods or FRAP. Others believe it is short for Frantic Running And Playing.

But, we kind of like the zoomies, puppy crazies, bichon buzz, and rocket butt. The very fact that people made such adorable and funny names to describe this activity is proof of how cute they think it is.

And it is definitely one of the funniest things you will witness in your life. One thing Redditors forgot to mention are the crazy stunts dog perform when their owners return from a trip.

Of course, for those there is a simple explanation – it is pure joy. But, the bottom line is – we don’t care why are doing it, as long as they are doing it.

It is a natural behavior, and nothing to be worried about. And it is so fun to watch.

Damjan