# Dog Hired to Welcome Customers at Chinese Store By Justin Good | Published 2007-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hired-to-welcome-customers-at-chinese-store References: [weirdasianews](http://www.weirdasianews.com/2007/05/10/dog-hired-to-welcome-customers-at-chinese-store/) When a Chinese store owner wanted to hire a [door greeter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawprint-door-mat), she decided to hire her pet dog. The dog, [dressed in jeans and a t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-passion), job is to welcome and attract customers. Her pet dog "wearing his distinctive outfit, sits on the front step of the [leather goods shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-jacobs) in Suzhou city.” "He is very polite", the owner says. "'When a customer comes in, he will smile, and bark in welcome. And when a customer is leaving, he will bow, expressing thanks.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 Greeters:** Pet animals acting as store greeters can help to welcome customers and create a unique shopping experience. - **Personalized Customer Experiences:** By using pets to greet customers, store owners can create more personalized experiences that cater to each customer individually. - **Branding with Animals:** Using animals such as dogs in branding can help to create a special identity for a store that is memorable for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retailers can utilize friendly pets to boost customer engagement which can ultimately increase sales and loyalty. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can provide a more unique and memorable experience for guests by incorporating pet greeters and incorporating them in branding. - **Media and Advertising:** Incorporating animals into branding and advertising campaigns can help companies to differentiate themselves and stand out to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Focused Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog.md) - [Pet Lunar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Premium Canine Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dog-face.md) - [New Year Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-chinesestyle-track-jacket.md) - [Festive Pet Apparel Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-pet.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Dog-Starring Sporty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minds-best-friend.md) - [Chief Barketing Officer Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-barketing-officer.md)