# Doggie Dance-Offs Canine Freestyle Competitions Strengthen Bonds Between Pets and Owners By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-freestyle References: [care2](http://www.care2.com/greenliving/dancing-dogs.html?&page=2) & [groovydogsjustwannahvfun.blogspot](http://groovydogsjustwannahvfun.blogspot.com/2009/10/so-you-think-you-can-dance.html) ‘Canine Freestyle’ is a relatively new development in the world of [dog shows and competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caninefriendly-sporting-events). Unlike agility challenges, where obstacles are negotiated over a set course, freestyle dog dancing is built upon [choreography and creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-it). It requires coordination between [dog and human partner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expert-led-dog-training-app), new moves, and communication through verbal and physical cues. Set to music, the Canine Freestyle performances take a great deal of practice and dedication. Not all dogs--or owners--are suited to the activity, but when they are, it’s a lot of fun to watch. Check out the video and click through the gallery to see doggie dancing in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Canine Freestyle Competitions:** The rise in popularity of canine freestyle competitions presents an opportunity for pet companies to create and market new and innovative products for this niche market. - **Strengthening Human-pet Bonds Through Dance:** As more people turn to canine freestyle competitions as a way to bond with their pets, there will be a growing demand for products and services that facilitate and enhance this experience. - **Innovative Choreography and Communication Techniques:** The competitive nature of canine freestyle dancing presents a unique opportunity for dog trainers and behaviorists to develop and promote new and innovative techniques for training and communicating with dogs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Industry:** The pet industry can capitalize on the popularity of canine freestyle competitions by creating and marketing products specifically for this niche market. - **Entertainment Industry:** As canine freestyle competitions become more mainstream, there will be opportunities for the entertainment industry to produce and broadcast events, creating a new genre of programming. - **Training and Behavior Industry:** The rise in popularity of canine freestyle competitions presents an opportunity for dog behaviorists and trainers to develop new and innovative techniques for training and communicating with dogs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Dog Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogsplay-entertainment-system.md) - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Personalized Dog Music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogmusic-ai.md) - [Dog Enrichment Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend-2025.md) - [Canine-Friendly Sporting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caninefriendly-sporting-events.md) - [Dog-Friendly Driving Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlist-for-dogs.md) - [Luxurious Canine-Celebrating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-dog-day.md)