She isn't alone in reporting this phenomenon. Dogs go crazy after a bath for a range of reasons from relief, to happiness, to an instinctual desire to return to a more familiar scent. Whether you call it a FRAP, the crazies, or the zoomies, the bottom line is, post-bath hyperactivity is a thing.
Do baths make dogs feel better?
For most of us, taking a shower or bath is usually a calming experience. For our pets, however, bathing may be anything but relaxing. Between the water, the noise, the confinement, the scrubbing and the suds, it's no wonder why your cat or dog may sprint in the other direction of the tub.
Why do dogs get happy after a bath?
Dogs have nervous energy that gets pent up as well, and bath time is a common trigger. And once that stressful bath is over you'll see it being released. Once they're finally free from the tub they often exhibit the “zoomies” or “FRAPS” (frenetic random activity periods).
Do baths relax dogs?
A hot bath is soothing and relaxing — a great way to kick back and forget about the anxiety of the day. A bath for your dog, on the other hand, is probably the source of some of that anxiety. The fact is: your dog doesn't want to be washed just as much as you don't want to wash him.
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