# Dog-Friendly Dating Apps The 'Dig' Dating App Connects Canine Lovers Together By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dig-dating-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/dig-dog) & [digdates](https://digdates.com) The 'Dig' dating app is positioned as a romantic solution for dog owners to find a mate that is right for their lifestyle to ensure they're compatible on a very important topic before taking things any further. The app works by letting users filter out users who have or don't have a dog to help them find someone who will work well with their present situation. The app also offers potential mates the ability to plan a [dog-friendly date](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-cats-not-humans) at a nearby park or off-leash area to see if they are compatible and if their canine companions also get along. The 'Dig' dating app comes as one of a rising number of [specialty dating services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattr) as consumers seek out specific ways to find a partner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Specialty Dating Services:** The rise of specialty dating services presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to niche markets and create tailored experiences for specific groups of people. - **Lifestyle Compatibility:** Apps that focus on lifestyle compatibility, such as matching potential partners based on pet ownership, allow for more meaningful connections and potential long-term compatibility. - **Dog-friendly Socializing:** The popularity of dog-friendly dating apps underscores the trend of dog owners seeking social opportunities that include their pets, opening doors for businesses to create dog-friendly venues and events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Dating:** The rise of specialty dating services presents an opportunity for the online dating industry to create niche platforms that cater to specific interests and preferences. - **Pet Industry:** The success of dog-friendly dating apps highlights a potential market for the pet industry, with opportunities to create products and services that cater to the unique needs of pet owners who are seeking romantic partners. - **Hospitality and Events:** The demand for dog-friendly dates and socializing experiences presents opportunities for the hospitality and events industry to create specialized services and venues that welcome both humans and their canine companions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canine-Centric Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-centric-meetup-app.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dating Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-dating.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Feline-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-lovers-dating.md) - [Puppy Dating App Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-dating-app-giveaways.md) - [Dog Matchmaker Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegada.md) - [Parental Pet Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petters.md) - [Couple Friendship-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doubles-social.md) - [Expert-Led Dog Training Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expert-led-dog-training-app.md)