{"id":8604,"date":"2023-03-16T13:59:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T13:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=8604"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:06:49","slug":"spring-fever-do-dogs-have-more-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/spring-fever-do-dogs-have-more-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring fever &#8211; do dogs have more energy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a long, cold, and often wet winter, spring can\u2019t come soon enough. And it doesn\u2019t seem to just be us that are full of the joys of a new season\u2026 This spring fever seems to affect our dogs too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners will often say they think their dog has more energy in spring (commonly know as spring fever) and is far more active. But does the change of season really affect them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is\u2026 We don\u2019t really know! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dogs seem more active in the winter and love nothing more than bounding through puddles and mud, especially those who were originally bred to work all day every day. Whereas others would seemingly rather hibernate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But spring certainly seems to put a bounce in most paws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-puts-a-spring-in-their-step\">What puts a spring in their step?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When we consider why that might be, what we do know is the thing that affects our dogs most is us and our behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also know dogs have a natural circadian rhythm \u2013 a daily cycle that is linked to the light\/dark pattern of the earth and its seasons. This pattern of light affects sleep cycles, hormone levels, brain wave activity, body temperature \u2013 and, of course, behaviour and activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes dogs naturally more active in the early morning from sunrise for an hour or two and then again in the evening from around 5-11pm ish. If you&#8217;ve ever laughed at the \u2018evening zoomies,&#8217; you know what I mean!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem in the winter is for most of us, these periods of natural canine activity fall when we are already hard at work. And at times when the last thing we&#8217;re thinking about is going for a long walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these fairly bleak months, our dog walks generally get shorter as there is less daylight. There&#8217;s not as much time to get out before and after work &#8211; when we do get out it\u2019s wet, muddy and a bit miserable, and we tend to be less active too. This can often lead to dogs becoming less active, bored and even putting on a few kilos\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, when the clocks change, it\u2019s far easier to have a long walk before you start your working day. Then get out for a break at lunchtime too \u2013 and have a long walk in the evening. This fits in far better with your dog\u2019s natural sleep wake pattern and activity levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re also far more inspired to get to active training classes such as agility, hoopers, pet gun dog etc. Or meet up with friends for long dog walks, maybe stop in a caf\u00e9 or pub garden along the way? Or just take a drive to a new location to walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So life gets far more interesting and fun for your dog and they&#8217;re spending more quality time with you. This makes their life far better, lifts their mood state, and is far more enriching. No wonder they&#8217;re full of the joys of spring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article refers only to the type of &#8216;spring fever&#8217; that creates restlessness and excitement around the start of spring. You can find more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/02\/hay-fever-in-dogs\/\">hay fever<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/13\/the-3-common-causes-of-dog-skin-allergies\/\">seasonal allergies<\/a> in our other blog posts<\/em>, <em>or please speak to your vet for advice.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a long, cold, and often wet winter, spring can\u2019t come soon enough. And it doesn\u2019t seem to just be us that are full of the joys of a new season\u2026 This spring fever seems to affect our dogs too. 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Summary Carolyn Menteith is an accredited dog trainer and behaviourist with over 25 years\u2019 experience working with dogs and their owners. As Tails.com\u2019s resident behaviourist, she shares her expertise to help owners understand their dogs and build stronger, happier relationships with them. Experience - Accredited behaviourist and trainer with 25+ years of practical experience. - Chair, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter - Experienced broadcaster and presenter - appeared in numerous TV series and radio shows - Speaker at international and national dog training and behaviour seminars and conferences Expertise - Dog behaviour &amp; training - Puppy life skills - Rescue dog rehabilitation - Canine communication - Animal welfare education Education &amp; Professional Affiliations - DipCABT (COAPE Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour &amp; Training) - Kennel Club Accredited Instructor (KCAI) - Winner, Dog Trainer of the Year 2015 - Accredited member of APDT and INTODogs Publications &amp; Media - Author, Dog Manual: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Caring for Your Dog - Author, Beautiful Dogs: Portraits of Champion Breeds - 800+ published articles on dog behaviour and training - TV appearances: Top Dog (Animal Planet), What\u2019s Up Dog? 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