Comments on: Dog Zoomies – Why Do Dogs Run Around Like They Are Crazy

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:55:49 +0000

Our 8 year old dog gets the ziomies quite often…. It seems to be her inviting us to play with her. We encourage her to zoom for a few minutes in the middle of the living room by dancing around in the middle. It’s a great way for her to expend some energy quickly!

By: Barb Bollmann

Barb Bollmann — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:23:36 +0000

Hi. I never knew about zommies till I saw this in one of my sites I received. I have a female German Short Hair, she is just 2 1/2 yrs old and she has a lot of energy. She always has this thing that she would lay on the couch and rub her face like being bashful and then start to dig and if I tell her to stop she will get up and do this run then jump from one couch to the other and you can’t grab her to stop or tell her, she does it more. She’s done this since a pup, but now as she is getting older I never thought it be Zommies. One good thing is that she is slowly becoming manageable and not doing it as much anymore. I have been running her a lot more and my friend who is a trainer told me that when she starts to do the running to have a short leash on her and in my hand so that I can control her and to prevent her to jumping on the couches. So far it’s working. Also I will tell her she has a choice either keep it up or she goes out in her kennel, and it is funny because she will drop down and lay in her spot on the couch and be good. I am glad now that I saw this article and now have and know about the Zommies.

By: Aly

Aly — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:09:13 +0000

I have an American Staffordshire Terrier who has frapped his whole life, pretty much. I think it’s hilarious because he gets this crazy look, does a play bow, then he will start at me like he’s a quarterback with the ball! I never knew what it was called or why he did this, but I’m glad to know it’s not a concern, because we have a lot of fun. I think he does it more because I think it’s funny. I’m sure it looks crazy to my neighbors, him being a Pitbull and running at me like that! We have a good time, though.

By: Rina Miles

Rina Miles — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:52:06 +0000

In reply to Michelle. When my pup did this I attached her lead to something and sat just out of reach till she calmed then rewarded her and we walked on. It seemed to be that her emotional bubble had boiled over.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:52:55 +0000

I'm hoping someone can give me ideas on what to do when dogs have zoomies when out on a walk. My 7 month lab/springer mixwere out walking. Her first zoomie was off leash, she had lots of space to run about but instead ran and decided that I looked a bit tasty so she started nipping. Sadly she can jump pretty high now so was going for my face. I waited until she'd calmed down and leashed her to head home as there are some pretty busy roads to cross. Just before we got to the road, bang goes another. This time she drew bleed from my arm and bit my breast. Almost got her home around 5 minutes later and she decides to go again. I've tried standing calm and ignoring her, not making it into a fame by pushing her off, saying 'no'... I've been in tears tonight, more from the fright than the physical pain. The last 2 times, I had to hold her leash as she could have ran into the road. Any suggestions how I can manage this if it happens again?

By: Concerned Mary in Georgia

Concerned Mary in Georgia — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:15:15 +0000

I am very concerned about my little rat terrier, he just started running frantically revolutions in our yard. My concern is he may have a heart attack. He is now almost 2 years old and usually plays well with his brother who is an American Blue Georgia bull dog. Since inception they both play tug of war or with their yard balls etc. But the last 3 days he has not wanted to play with the other dog. All the little guy wants to do is run around in the yard we have a lot of yard to run in. Today he is ignoring me and won’t come in to eat I will have to go get him and bring him inside. He has a great appetite they both do they were rescues within six months of each other. Vet office closed today being Sunday. However I will call my vet in the am. This dog is real high strung and very loud and may need something to calm him down.

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:09:37 +0000

Such a relief to know that our 5 month old Shorkie isn’t possessed!! Our other dogs have had running spurts but nothing like this guy! It’s amazing that he hasn’t hurt himself or anything in the house while zooming!

By: Christina Gandy

Christina Gandy — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:36:19 +0000

My JRT/pointer 4month old dog gets the zoomies. It is amazing to watch and see how fast she runs. She is dodging outdoor furniture and leaping over fallen sticks. Thankfully its only happened outside.

By: Lisha

Lisha — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:04:09 +0000

I have a 2 year old Pitbull and he gets the zoomies a lot. He always has these Sparks of energy. He will play for 5-15 minutes then get tired about 5 minutes later he is excited to play again. He tends to do his zoomies when he thinks you are going to play with him. He never does them inside. We have a small house and he isn’t allowed to run inside. When he gets his zoomies outside he is actually very agile and avoids all obstacles. He will purposely run towards items just to avoid them. I really need to make him an agility course. When he gets the zoomies I get out of the way.

By: RR

RR — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:26:28 +0000

My puppy gets the zoomies when he is OVERTIRED. Sometimes over exercising them and not enforcing naps is what causes them to bring out that extra energy as they are just fighting to stay awake. I think this article is completely off base on the cause.