# Wearing Dogs The Pooch Fanny Pack Lets You Strap Your Canine to Your Hips By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-fanny-packs-solutions-to-let-your-pooch-keep-up-with-you-on-a-run References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/03/19/two-different-ways-to-take-your-dog-with-you/) If you have a small dog and don't feel like leaving it at home while you are out for a run or a brisk walk, you can bring it with you in a Pooch Fanny Pack! For bigger dogs, the [Hands-Free Bicycle Dog Leash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoleash) allow you to attach your dog to your bike and lets it get the best workout ever. Both of these doggy innovations promote a healthy lifestyle for both you and your pooch. **Implications** - Products that serve [more than one function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-human-dog-bed) are greatly popular and attractive to customers. The multifunctional features of goods and services are important to the modern customer who leads a busy and hectic lifestyle. Products that have more than one purpose reflect the multitasking nature of modern society, and businesses would do well to cater to these needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Pet Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create pet accessories that serve multiple purposes to cater to the busy and versatile lifestyles of pet owners. - **Hands-free Pet Workout:** Opportunity for companies to create hands-free products that allow pet owners to engage in exercise with their pets, promoting a healthy lifestyle for both. - **Fashionable Pet Carriers:** Opportunity for companies to create stylish and trendy pet carriers that are functional and convenient for pet owners on-the-go. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories Industry:** Industry players can develop multifunctional and hands-free pet accessories that cater to the modern and busy lifestyles of pet owners. - **Sportswear Industry:** The sportswear industry can create products that cater specifically to those pet owners who want to work out with their pets. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can design stylish and functional pet carriers that serve as fashion statements for pet owners on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltdog.md) - [Multifunctional Pet Leash Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-dangbler.md) - [Dog Walker Fanny Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walktail-capsule-collection.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Cross-Body Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-long-leash.md) - [Multifunctional Customizable Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-leash.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [All-in-One Rotating Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-360-dog-leash.md) - [Retro Athletic Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-accessories-collection.md)