The answer to why dogs go crazy after a bath might be as simple as drying off. If you’ve ever seen a dog shake vigorously after a swim, this behavior won’t seem odd. A wet dog will shake, yes, but they may also do things like roll around on the carpet, your bed, or the couch, to get dry. Simple as that.

Several triggers can cause your dog to get the zoomies, and a commonly reported trigger is bathtime. Researchers do not yet know the exact causes of dog zoomies, but there are some theories. Zoomies might be a dog’s way of releasing pent-up energy that they accumulated during the bath.

One common culprit is bacteria and yeast on the skin, which can cause a foul odor. Dogs with skin folds, such as bulldogs or pugs, are particularly prone to this issue. Another possible reason is that your dog has rolled in something smelly, such as dead animals or feces, which can be difficult to fully remove with just a bath.