I have a seven month bull terrier and he's always had what looks like tantrums/bursts of intense energy, usually on the couch. It can be when we're hanging or playing, or when I'm working in the other room, or when we're at somebody else's house. He tears back and forth usually pushing my couch several feet, loud barking and snarling and moaning, shoves his face in the cushions and sticks his butt in the air and writhes.

I have a hard time reading what he's feeling or what to do when he's in that mode, and if it's just a playful burst of energy or if he's angry. He's been socialized from a young age, multiple walks a day, very well loved, I do training with him, and goes to a large fenced dog park where he runs and plays (well!) with other dogs. He can get mouthy when he's in this mode but that's something we're still working on in general when he's playful.

I've seen lots of videos of zoomies and hucklebutting and vocalizing but I haven't seen much about this. Is this a common behaviour to just go absolutely crazy for a few minutes regularly? I've thought it could be both boredom like when I'm working, or overstimulation like after he's been to the dog park for a long time and has gotten a bath afterwards, but I'm wondering if it could be a symptom of anxiety or anger or anything I need to be addressing. I've seen it since he was a puppy so I'm not fearful at all but when other people see it they think it's scary.

Edit: Thanks for the replies already! Making me feel much better hearing this doesn't sound out of the ordinary. I don't mind it and it makes me laugh but I wanted to make sure it wasn't anything more concerning

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Lmao, our Nugget when we got back to the car after a walk, we get in and when he sat on his Dad's knee this was his expression and then the 2nd picture he's like okay let's go!!! Crazy bully lol. Just fyi, no the car wasn't moving yet in these pictures and yes he has a seat belt and is seat belted for the drive. And I took 3 pictures so I included the all. I love Nuggets expressions. Lol.

I have a seven month bull terrier and he's always had what looks like tantrums/bursts of intense energy, usually on the couch. I can be hanging out or playing with him and he'll start doing it next to me, or I'll be working in the other room and I'll overhear it, or he'll do it at other people's houses. He basically gets zoomies on the couch, intense running and flipping and tearing around, puts his face on the seat with his butt in the air writhing, and with lots of long, loud snarling, barking, and vocalizing. My couch isn't against any walls and it gets pushed several feet whenever he does it.

I have a hard time reading what he's feeling or what to do when he's in that mode, and if it's just a playful burst of energy or if he's angry. He's been socialized from a young age, multiple walks a day, very well loved, I do training with him, and goes to a large fenced dog park where he runs and plays (well!) with other dogs. He can get mouthy when he's in this mode but that's something we're still working on. In general he can still nip sometimes when he's excited and trying to play.

I've seen lots of videos of zoomies and hucklebutting and vocalizing but I haven't seen much about this. Is this a common behaviour to just go absolutely apeshit sometimes? I've thought it's both boredom like when I'm working, or overstimulation like after he's been to the dog park for a long time and has gotten a bath afterwards, but I'm wondering if it could be a symptom of anxiety or rage or anything I need to be addressing. I've seen it since he was a puppy so I'm not fearful at all but when other people see it they think it's scary.

Some people have asked if I plan on making him an instagram. Since he is just our short term foster we will just continue posting him on here and our dogs crimson & vinnies instagram. if anybody wants to follow for pics of him on there and possible future fosters plus crimson & vinnie feel free to follow. we will follow back! @crim_vinn

They're not actually related. The pittie is really good to her (BT) and she's usually the instigator. Don't mind the money tree; she's been with me in my cold basement office and I think I can bring her back. 😂

Just wanted to shout out thank you to everyone for your support while had that mini freak out with the airlines. They are here with us now in Costa Rica, Pura Vida!

He is familiar with most of the equipment, but it’s been a long time since he’s worked with other dogs present so hopefully he’ll still remember what he learned in puppy and basic classes.

He’s stalking a robin in this picture. I always figured the rest of him would eventually catch up to that head and neck as he grew up but he’s almost a year and a half now so maybe not…

LL on his special bed for some extra sleep

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he got a bath and two yummy meals in him so far since being with us. he has quickly made himself at home. I already love him so much!

And every day she complains about the sun moving away from her as if I could change that

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