# Dogs as Houseguests Certified Host Homes Let Rover Stay Over While You're On Vacation By Stratosphere Surfer | Published 2009-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-houseguests References: [sleepoverrover](http://www.sleepoverrover.com) No longer does [dog-boarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k9-resorts) need to mean cages of cold concrete. Pet lovers who detest kennels or don’t want to entrust their house keys to a [pet sitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petready) now have an alternative: Rover can be treated to constant love and attention as a houseguest at another pet lover’s home. “Certified host homes” are the latest option for dog lovers going on vacation. Pioneering the way is Phoenix-based Sleepover Rover, Inc. Gee, is this limited to dogs? How about a certified host home for my boa constrictor? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | 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 - **Certified Host Homes:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional dog-boarding industry by offering a more personalized and home-like experience for pets. - **Alternative Pet Accommodations:** Opportunity to innovate and expand the concept of certified host homes to include other pets beyond dogs, such as boa constrictors, offering unique and specialized lodging options. - **Personalized Pet Care:** Opportunity to capitalize on the trend of pet owners looking for personalized care and attention for their pets while they are away, creating tailored experiences and services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Boarding and Sitting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the traditional pet boarding industry by providing a more comfortable and personalized alternative through certified host homes. - **Tourism and Vacation:** Opportunity to tap into the vacation industry by offering unique pet accommodation options, attracting pet owners looking for pet-friendly travel experiences. - **Pet Services and Hospitality:** Opportunity to enter the pet services and hospitality industry, offering specialized lodging and personalized care for various pets beyond dogs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Overnight Canine Daycares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-daycare.md) - [Sustainable Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [In-Hotel Human Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plufls.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-friendly-travel.md) - [Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-3.md) - [Pet-Friendly Accommodation Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-accommodation.md) - [Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-carrier.md) - [Festive Pet Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-pawlidays.md)