There's a Name for When Your Dog Zooms Around Like a Joy-crazed Maniac

This energy release may seem like it comes out of nowhere, but to your dog it's perfectly timed. Commonly known as "turbo mode," "crazy racing," and especially "the zoomies" all over the internet, this kind of running and playing activity is a necessary way for your dog to release energy. And, while it's more common in puppies and young dogs, even oldsters will get in on the action when a puppy's around. See more

No Chocolate, No Avocado: 10 Foods Dogs Can't Eat

Giving your dog a bit of "human" food isn't all that bad (if it's the right food), but you have to be very careful. "There are foods that are safe for people, but are not safe for dogs," says Cailin Heinze, board-certified veterinary nutritionist and assistant professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Some foods, such as chocolate, are tasty for humans, but toxic to dogs. See More

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Dog Trancing: You're Gonna Need to See This Video

It even has a name — "trancing" or ghost-walking. It's when a dog creeps under the branches of a bush or tree, or under the curtains in the living room and lets the branches or curtains brush along their back, seemingly going into a trance. The behavior, as best as anyone has been able to tell, is harmless, albeit weird. One study published in the journal Veterinary Record found trancing in bull terriers (a breed that tops the list in trancing) is "apparently purposeless." It seems to be something that dogs just do for reasons no one can decide. See More >>>