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!

Oh, your golden’s post-bath zoomies sound just like my lab’s! It’s like they suddenly remember how much fun running free is after being all scrubbed and towel-dried. The goofy grin you mentioned? Classic. I swear, it’s their way of shaking off the bath blues and celebrating feeling fresh.

One trick I picked up to help calm the zoomies is to toss a favorite toy right after the bath. It channels their energy into play instead of wild sprints around the yard. But honestly, sometimes it’s just best to let them have their moment of silly joy - it’s too cute to stop!

Your golden retriever’s post-bath zoomies sound like a classic! My border collie does the exact same thing - once she’s out of the tub and mostly dry, she just loses it, darting around like she’s in some secret race. It’s like the bath unlocks some hidden turbo mode.

One trick I found helpful to calm the zoomies is to have a favorite toy ready right after the bath. A quick game of fetch or tug can help channel that energy into something a bit more controlled. But honestly, sometimes it’s just pure joy and there’s no stopping it - so I just sit back and enjoy the show.