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# Playful Pet-Feeding Hubs
The CleverPet Game Console for Dogs is a Fun Way to Train Puppies

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-01-01 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-for-dogs
References: [venturebeat](http://venturebeat.com/2016/12/30/cleverpet-tries-to-teach-my-dog-to-play-a-video-game/) & [clever.pet](https://clever.pet/)

This game console for dogs is an adaptive way for your pet to play all day. The CleverPet is an [automated pet feeder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-granary) and [dog trainer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppyclicks) that makes staying at home all day less gruelling for man's best friend.

After filling the CleverPet hub with food and it's activated, your pet dog can explore touch pads -- which when touched provide a yummy surprise. A fun light-up system teaches your furry friend targeting in the form of a game. The feeder and game console for dogs also has memory and ability-improving challenges. The app gives users access to live updates, playtime schedules, progress tracking and the ability to change the game and adjust what game your dog is playing when you're away.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 81% | Activity: 80% | 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

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Adaptive Pet Feeding:** Opportunity for developing automated pet feeding systems that adapt to a pet's behavior and needs.
- **Interactive Pet Gaming:** Potential for creating game consoles for pets that provide interactive and engaging experiences for mental stimulation and training.
- **Connected Pet Care:** Emerging trend of integrating mobile apps with pet-care devices to enable remote monitoring and customization of pet activities.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Pet Food and Feeding Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing advanced pet feeding systems and automated feeders.
- **Pet Toy and Gaming Industry:** Opportunities to create interactive and educational toys and game consoles for pets to enhance mental stimulation and learning.
- **Pet Care Technology:** Growth potential in the development of connected pet-care devices and apps that enable remote monitoring and customization of pet activities.

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