One of the best sights in this entire world is watching a dog get the zoomies. They become adorable balls of energy, bouncing around the room with their tails going wild. It’s insanely cute.
But why do dogs get these bursts of energy?
While speaking to 10 Tampa Bay News in 2024, Dr. Elsa Stuart of Millis Animal Hospital broke the behavior down. According to the vet, the scientific name for “the zoomies” is frenetic random activity period (FRAP). She explained that the behavior occurs during “times of transition through the day.”
“So it might be like when their owner gets home from work or a guest comes over,” said Dr. Stuart.