Should you stop a dog from doing zoomies?
Percival Dare
2025-05-31 09:54:07
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Some dogs get overexcited and their episodes of frantic activity include nipping or biting. Again this is common and nothing to be too worried about, but you will want to try and redirect your puppy’s energy elsewhere. Try using a favourite toy to engage in a game of tug of war to refocus his energy or attach a short lead to maintain better control during these spells. In much the same way you may find you’re able to lessen the degree or frequency of zoomies by increasing physical exercise or challenging your dog mentally. This is a great way of releasing some of that pent up energy before it’s channelled into one of these random bursts of energy. And in the meantime remember a good amount of breed appropriate exercise and mental stimulation is a great way of contending with an overly energetic young puppy.
Isadore Smith
2025-05-23 20:31:54
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The behaviour itself isn’t harmful although they may tell you something about how your dog is feeling. Even with joyful zoomies, the area in which they do it can be dangerous, particularly if they’re constantly skidding on laminate or hardwood floors or running into furniture. If you think your dog will harm themselves in the house, instead of trying to stop the behaviour, just direct the behaviour outside instead or if not possible, a carpeted area. You will be able to predict when the zoomies are likely to strike and make sure your dog is somewhere you can both enjoy them without any fear of injury. A stressed dog will be more tense and wide-eyed, and its tail will stay low and tucked even when stopping or pausing. In this case, it is best to try and calm them down and consider what has caused their stress.
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