# Pitiful Puppy Confessional Blogs The ‘Dog Shaming’ Tumblr Exposes the Bad Behaviour of By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-08-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-shaming References: [oystermag](http://oystermag.com/dog-shaming-tumblr-incriminates-cute-pets) & [dog-shaming](http://dog-shaming.com/page/3) The ‘Dog Shaming’ [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) is an adorable collection of some of the most ludicrous and hilarious things that your dog does that bugs you. Their adorable faces are captured alongside a note explaining their terrible deeds -- often involving pooping on the carpet or eating their owners' shoes. Some of the deeds are graphically detailed, but most are pretty hilarious and give a pretty accurate account of a lot of dogs during their training. Though these doggies may have an innocent expression, some of them are guilty of some pretty dirty and disgusting deeds. The hilarious Tumblr is a great way for [pet owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-pet-care-tips) to connect over some of the ridiculous stuff their dogs do and know they aren’t alone in their shoe loss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pet Shaming:** Pet owners share their animals' mischievous and naughty behavior online, creating a trend of pet shaming. - **Adorable Confessionals:** Cute and funny confessionals where animals 'admit' their misdeeds gain popularity, providing entertainment for viewers. - **Online Pet Communities:** The rise of online platforms allows pet owners to connect and share experiences, fostering a supportive community. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop pet toys and training tools that redirect and prevent destructive behavior. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a pet-centric social media platform that allows owners to connect and share funny stories. - **Content Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce pet-related content, such as videos or podcasts, showcasing funny and relatable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Dog Lover Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-woof-moments.md) - [Influencer Dog Treat Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/influencer-dog-treat-collection.md) - [Human-Grade Pet Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-honest-kitchen-debuts.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md) - [Premium Canine Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dog-face.md) - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md) - [App-Connected Dog Training Buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipuppee.md) - [Pet Diet-Protecting Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-dogs-eat-it.md)