Just gave my golden retriever a bath, and the moment he was dry enough, he exploded into full-on zoomies around the yard! It's like he gets a second wind and just can't contain his excitement. Watching him dart from one corner to the other with that goofy grin on his face totally made my day. Does anyone else's pet have this wild burst of energy after baths? It’s such a funny mix of relief and joy, and I can't help but laugh every single time. Would love to hear your funniest post-bath stories or any tips on calming down a zoomie-fueled furball!

On 12/18/2025 at 5:50 PM, HappyCloud259 said:

Just gave my golden retriever a bath, and the moment he was dry enough, he exploded into full-on zoomies around the yard! It's like he gets a second wind and just can't contain his excitement. Watching him dart from one corner to the other with that goofy grin on his face totally made my day. Does anyone else's pet have this wild burst of energy after baths? It’s such a funny mix of relief and joy, and I can't help but laugh every single time. Would love to hear your funniest post-bath stories or any tips on calming down a zoomie-fueled furball!

Oh, your golden’s post-bath zoomies sound absolutely adorable! My lab does the exact same thing - he looks like he’s just been rebooted and is suddenly the happiest dog alive. It’s like the bath washes away all the calm and replaces it with pure, unfiltered joy.

One trick that’s helped me a bit is having a favorite toy or ball ready right after the bath. Sometimes channeling that zoomie energy into a quick game helps him settle down faster. But honestly, I mostly just enjoy the chaos and the goofy grin - it’s too cute to rush!