# Tredmill for Mutts The Dog Walker By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-walker-tredmill-for-mutts References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/dog-walker-treadmill-231244.php) & [belluna.net](http://www.belluna.net/sh/do/online/ProductDetailCmd?op=showDetailProductsDisplay&catalogCode=NE98&productCode=02697&genreCode=0900) Lets face it, in this busy world we live in we just may not have time to [take the dog for a walk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-roam-350), or weather conditions may not permit...Or any other excuse you can think of to not get off your as*. But now you don't have to worry about your pud getting pudgy because the God's of lazy have sent us the Dog Walker. Simply [leash up your rambunctious rover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-pet-leash) to the Dog Walker and let him worry about the rest. You can snag one of these "puppies" for a reasonable $123, and than all you have to worry about is the dog Sh*t on your living room floor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated Pet Care:** The Dog Walker presents a trend of automated solutions for pet owners, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet care industry. - **Time-saving Devices:** The Dog Walker taps into the trend of time-saving devices, highlighting the potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Fitness Tech for Pets:** The Dog Walker reflects the trend of fitness tech for pets, suggesting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet health and wellness industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Care:** The Dog Walker can benefit the pet care industry by offering a convenient solution for busy pet owners. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Dog Walker demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by introducing a novel product for pet owners. - **Health and Wellness:** The Dog Walker taps into the pet health and wellness market, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in this industry by providing automated exercise for pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Foldable Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkingpad-1.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Desk Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-walker.md) - [AI-Powered Home Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacewalk-5l.md) - [Double-Folding Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-folding-treadmill.md) - [Foldable Under-Desk Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkingpad-a1-pro.md) - [Supportive Senior Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid-for-dogs.md) - [Tech-Forward Compact Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-treadmill.md) - [All-in-One Rotating Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-360-dog-leash.md) - [Multifunctional Home Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesmart-tm2202.md)