Zooom!
Hey there, Barkers!🐾
One minute your dog is peacefully existing. The next?
They’re sprinting laps around the couch like they just unlocked turbo mode. Rugs flip. Eyes widen. Gravity loses.
Welcome to the wonderful world of zoomies, officially known as FRAPs (Frenetic Random Activity Periods). Today, we decode what zoomies really mean, when to cheer them on, and when to gently hit the brakes.
Leash clipped, curiosity unleashed let’s run.
🤣Joke of the Week:
Q: Why don’t dogs ever get speeding tickets during zoomies?
A: Because they’re clearly having a ruff emergency 🚨🐶
Training Tip: The 5-Minute Calm Reset
Zoomies aren’t bad behavior, they’re released energy. But when zoomies turn into chaos gremlins, it’s time for a reset.
The 5-Minute Calm Reset™ (pack-approved):
Pause the party – Guide your dog to a quiet space (no scolding, no drama).
Leash or settle – Light structure helps their nervous system downshift.
Deep breaths… together – Yes, dogs co-regulate with us.
Reward calm – Treats after they settle reinforce peace, not pandemonium.
Release with purpose – A short walk, sniff session, or puzzle toy.
Why it works: Calm behaviors must be rewarded as intentionally as energetic ones.
Source: American Kennel Club (AKC) – Canine Energy & Behavior Patterns
📌Bark Tip: I keep a “calm-only treat” that only appears after zoomies end. My dog learned faster than I did during algebra.
🩺Vet Corner: When Zoomies Aren’t Normal.
Most zoomies = joy, relief, or pent-up energy.
But occasionally, zoomies wave a little red flag.
Call your vet if zoomies include:
Sudden onset in senior dogs
Repetitive pacing with whining or confusion
Loss of balance or crashing into walls
Occurring after pain, injury, or surgery
These may signal discomfort, neurological issues, or anxiety-related disorders.
Sources:
VCA Animal Hospitals – Behavioral Changes in Dogs
Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineUnderstanding body language isn’t just a party trick. It’s vital to your dog’s health and safety. Misreading signals may causes of bites and behavior issues.
📌Bark tip: If zoomies feel frantic instead of fun, trust your gut. You know your dog’s “normal” better than anyone.
🐕Gear Pick: The Energy Equalizer
Snuffle Mat or Treat Puzzle Toy
Why we love it:
Burns mental energy (which counts double)
Encourages sniffing, nature’s built-in calming tool
Perfect post-zoom cooldown
Source: AKC – Enrichment for Dogs
📌Bark Tip: A tired brain = fewer couch parkour events.
Bark Facts: Zoomies Have a Scientific Name
Zoomies are formally called FRAPs (Frenetic Random Activity Periods).
They often happen:
After baths (freedom feels AMAZING)
In the evening (hello, witching hour)
When dogs feel safe, happy, and unrestrained
Translation?
Your dog zooms because life is good.🐶💨
Source: American Kennel Club
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📢Pack Call: Share Your Tails!
Hey, Barkers!
Got a legendary zoomie story? A video that deserves a slow-motion replay? A “my dog broke physics” moment?
Share your stories, photos, or training wins with us for a chance to be featured in next week’s issue! [email protected]. 📸🐶
Until next time, celebrate the chaos, decode the behavior, and remember:
A dog with zoomies is a dog who feels safe, joyful, and wildly alive. 🐾💙🧡
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