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Why do dogs like to run wildly after taking a bath?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Johnson
Dogs like to run around after taking a bath mostly to get rid of the water on their bodies, which is normal. Secondly, if it runs wildly after drying, it means that the dog is in a very happy and joyful mood. In addition, if the dog is not only running wildly, but also has other abnormal behaviors, such as chewing hair, rolling around, etc., it may be because the shampoo in the bath makes the dog uncomfortable or allergic, and the body is itchy after bathing, so it runs wildly. Finally, because some dogs are timid, when they hear the sound of the hair dryer, they will run around because of fear.

1. Shake off the water

After the dog takes a bath, because there is a lot of water on the body, it will make the dog very uncomfortable, so he will run around the house. If he wants to run fast, way to get rid of the water droplets on your body. If the owner bathes the dog at home, he must blow or dry the dog's hair in time to reduce colds or skin problems.

2. In a happy mood

If the dog runs away after drying its hair, it means that the dog feels that it is in a more comfortable and cool state after taking a bath. It means that the dog is in a very happy mood, so it will vent its excitement through some actions such as jumping up and down.

3. Bath shampoo makes the dog uncomfortable or allergic

If the dog not only runs wildly after taking a bath, but also has symptoms such as rolling around, scratching the skin, and biting the hair. , it may also be because the bath shampoo makes the dog uncomfortable or allergic, causing the dog's body to feel itchy after taking a bath, so it will run wildly. Owners can carefully check whether the dog's skin is allergic. If it is allergic to shampoo, they need to take the dog to the pet hospital for desensitization injections as soon as possible, and choose a shampoo suitable for the dog's skin in the future.

4. Hate hair dryers

Some dogs are timid. When they hear the buzzing sound of a hair dryer, they will run and hide around the house because of fear. Let the owner catch it and even bark at the hair dryer. In this regard, the owner can try to change to a hair dryer with a quieter sound. Of course, the owner can also put cotton in the dog's ears to reduce the impact of sound on it.

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