German Shepherd Visits Mom at Work and Instantly Gets the Zoomies
Sometimes we just can't contain our excitement.
Maybe you got a promotion at work or earned a higher-than-expected grade on that final exam. Perhaps you scored a last-second goal to win the game. Or maybe the thrill of seeing your favorite singer perform a live show has got your heart beating way faster than usual.
Dogs can feel that same energy and release it in the absolute cutest way!
Pieck the is sure feelin' it! On a recent trip to her pet mamma's office, Pieck absolutely loses it. In a video uploaded to TikTok, we get to see her spin in circles and dart from room to room. And just like any kid will do, she gets a full head of steam going and slides across the hardwood office floors.
'When you bring your dog to the office for the first time,' Pieck's pet parent notes in the caption. 'I should have seen this coming.'
This girl's childlike exuberance is so sweet to see!
'OMG so cute!' said a fan on TikTok. 'She's so happy!'
I wonder what got her so excited at the office? Maybe she had a meeting that got canceled? (We've been there!) Perhaps her doggie manager told her they'd be away from the office and offline for about a week? Those are the kinds of things that delight most workers!
'So much room for zooms!' added another viewer.Of course, zooms or zoomies, known as frenetic random activity periods, are sudden, intense bursts of energy in dogs, where they run around erratically, often in circles or zigzags. This behavior is a normal way for dogs to release pent-up energy, relieve stress, or express excitement.
Other viewers shared stories about taking their pups to the office, and I just can't get over some of the sweet tales they shared.
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'When I take my dog to the office, he takes me STRAIGHT to payroll, cuz they give him treats,' said a commenter.
Taking your pets to the office can be so much fun, and based on the joy Pieck shows, maybe I'll bring my two cats to the office one day.
OK, maybe not. But a gal can dream, right?
German Shepherd Visits Mom at Work and Instantly Gets the Zoomies first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 12, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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