# Canine-Swapping Services The City Dog Share Lets People Find the Right Pup for Them By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-dog-share References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/01/07/Dog-Sharing/) & [citydogshare.org](http://citydogshare.org/) There are [ride share](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accommodating-passangers), bike share and even couch surfing services, so the City Dog Share is a natural next step. With a growing [pet owning population](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petdiary), not to mention those who simply want a pet but may not be able to take care of one full time, this unique service allows people to [swap pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petters) or simply ‘test’ a particular breed out to see which one would best suit their lifestyle. More than that, the City Dog Share is a great way to meet new people while helping each other out. Based in San Francisco, California, with new branches in Seattle, Portland and Humboldt County City Dog Share is a non-profit corporation. It was founded by Eric Husk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet-sharing Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the pet industry to cater to owners who want pets without the long-term commitment. - **Collaborative Consumption:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for service providers to create swap and share platforms for a range of lifestyle products and accessories. - **Community-building Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop services that promote sharing and supporting communities in a range of contexts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Industry:** Industry leaders could develop pet-sharing services that create new revenue streams and help provide connected communities for pet owners. - **Sharing Economy:** Startups and businesses in this industry could extend the sharing economy principle of shared usage to lifestyle products and services, including pet care and pet accessories. - **Non-profit Service Providers:** Non-profit organizations could utilize the collaborative consumption trend to provide services and build communities in a range of contexts, including pet ownership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet Services Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsetlife.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [On-Demand Dog Daycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogdrop.md) - [Dog Matchmaker Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegada.md) - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Canine Sniffing Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniff-n-seek.md) - [Senior Dog Adoption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trusted-housesitters.md) - [Puppy Dating App Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-dating-app-giveaways.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md)