# Pet-Friendly Bike Seats The 'BuddyRider' Lets You Bring Furry Friends with You on Rides By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyrider References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cycles/buddyrider/) & [thedogoutdoors](https://www.thedogoutdoors.com/buddyrider-dog-bicycle-seat-attachment.html) The 'BuddyRider' has been designed to offer avid cyclists with a way to bring their furry friend with them when they're heading out on a ride around the block or an extended trip. Capable of carrying dogs up to 30 pounds in weight, the [bike accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazam-co-pilot-bike-trailer) securely straps your pooch in place in a seated position and will keep them fastened during the entire ride. This will come as welcome news for dog owners who are looking to get into the outdoors with their furry friend to explore in a more carefree manner. The 'BuddyRider' acknowledges the growing popularity of [pet products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbuggy-1) that further incorporate furry friends into the daily life of consumers in more unique ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet-inclusive Products:** As pets become more integrated into people's daily lives, there is a growing market for products that incorporate them in unique ways, such as pet-friendly bike seats. - **Active Pet Ownership:** Engaging with and including pets in various forms of physical activity, such as cycling and the use of pet-friendly bike seats, is becoming more popular among pet owners. - **Pet Health and Safety:** With innovations like the BuddyRider seat, pet owners are increasingly interested in ensuring the health and safety of their furry companions during outdoor activities. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Industry:** Companies in the pet industry have the opportunity to capitalize on growing demand for products and services that cater to pet owners' desire to include their pets in their daily activities. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Manufacturers and retailers in the outdoor recreation industry can feature products like pet-friendly bike seats as part of a growing trend towards active, pet-inclusive outdoor activities. - **Cycling Industry:** The development of pet-friendly bike seats presents a potential market for the cycling industry to expand its customer base beyond traditional riders to pet owners who want to include their pets in their cycling experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Friendly E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mopet.md) - [Bike-Towed Pet Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wag-along.md) - [Pet Owner E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-bike.md) - [Pet-Friendly Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petro-scooter-concept.md) - [Handsfree Canine Cyclist Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-bicycle-leash.md) - [Elevated Pet Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-chair.md) - [Pet-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asobu-buddy-bottle.md) - [Dual-Rider E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3.md) - [Additional Bike Seat Addons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazam-co-pilot-bike-trailer.md)