Many of us would be quite satisfied with a personal shopper, so just imagine how convenient it would be to have a hound like 'Deng Deng' the shopping sheepdog around the house!
In southern China, Zhang Tiegang has trained his doting dog to visit the grocery store and bring back fresh food in his custom-made carrying bag. I can only assume that the shopkeeper is in on the arrangement as well, since surely 'Deng Deng' the shopping sheepdog is not able to read a list or count out the cash stored in one of this pockets.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Shopping Pets
- Training pets to shop and fetch groceries presents opportunities to develop smart pet technologies and services.
- Remote Shopping Assistance
- Using trained animals to fetch groceries opens up possibilities for remote shopping assistance services, providing convenience for busy individuals.
- Animal-assisted Retail
- Introducing animals into retail environments can create unique and engaging customer experiences, leading to increased foot traffic and sales.
Where This Applies
- Pet Tech
- The pet tech industry can explore developing smart devices and applications to assist and train pets for shopping and other tasks.
- Delivery Services
- Delivery service companies can leverage the concept of trained animals fetching groceries to offer unique and efficient delivery options for customers.
- Retail
- Retailers can consider incorporating trained animals into their store experiences to attract customers and enhance the shopping journey.
