# Overexcitable Canine Doormats 'Beware: Dog Can't Hold Its Licker' Doormat Warns For Excess Saliva By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-12 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beware-dog-cant-hold-its-licker-doormat References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/488072914873090645/Beware:-Dog-Cant-Hold-Licker-Doormat) & [highcotton](http://www.highcotton.com/c-150-doormats.aspx?1=1) The 'Beware: Dog Can't Hold Its Licker' doormat is a hilarious wordplay on a popular idiom. Most of us know at least one person who can't hold their liquor, meaning they suffer from an embarrassing ailment whenever they drink alcohol, such as excessive aggression or a tendency to cry or get sick. Thankfully, in the case of Spot/Buster/Dixie, the phrase simply means that they get a little over-excitable with their [tongue-wagging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lickable-supplements-for-dogs) - not that they need someone to hold their hair back or keep them from drunk-dialing their ex (again). If you're furry canine friend can't be trusted not to shower your guests with enthusiastic, borderline-hysterical (french) kisses, let them know they're in for a treat with this [funny doormat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-dog-dare). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humorous Dog-themed Doormats:** Create more doormats with humorous dog-related phrases and designs. - **Personalized Doormats:** Allow customers to personalize their doormats with their pet's name and photo. - **Pet-friendly Home Decor:** Develop a line of pet-friendly home decor items such as rugs and curtains. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Create funny doormats to add humor to home decor. - **Pet Accessories:** Produce customized door mats that highlight personal pet preferences. - **Pet-friendly Interior Design:** Introduce home decor items specifically designed for pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Washable Pet Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayspring-mat.md) - [Engaging Pet-Stimulating Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luvmyfido.md) - [Pooch-Pampering Grooming Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniffle-likkit-inn-the-dog-house.md) - [Mess-Free Canine Treat Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-treat-holder.md) - [Dog-Friendly Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dogs-best-friend-game.md) - [Dog Enrichment Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightkins.md) - [Customizable All-Purpose Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-floor-mat.md) - [Spill-Proof Kibble Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kibble-katcher.md) - [Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy.md)