# Skateboarding Animals Extreme Pete and Friends By - | Published 2008-10-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-pete-and-friends References: [uk.youtube](http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i3T3sYZ9eBk) [Skateboarding Jack Russell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purina-pro-plan), Extreme Pete, [rips the ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop) in this awesome training video! The little terrier rides on a piece of wood with wheels, although to this dude, it's more than that; it's a way of life. The video shows *X Pete* showing off his best moves in California. You know you wanna see it! We did, and we were blown away. We also can't ignore Tyson, a bulldog and X Pete's chunkier friend who also skates. Tyson has a different style to Pete; for him, it's more about getting from A to B, but we're not going to tell him that as he looks quite scary. A fan of Pete said that [his dog also likes to Skate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purina-arena-pet-racing), which he discovered when, without training, he just hopped on board. Now where's that dog of ours? Someone find the poodle! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Animal Sports:** The training and sporting activities of animals can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the pet industry and animal trainers. - **Pet Influencers:** The popularity of animal-athletes like Extreme Pete and Tyson could lead to a new trend of influencer pets, driving innovation opportunities in the pet products and marketing industries. - **Non-human Athletes:** The success and popularity of animal athletes like Extreme Pete and Tyson could lead to more acceptance of non-human athletes in the sporting world and drive innovation in animal training and safety products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Products:** The popularity of animal athletes can lead to an increase in pet owners looking for innovative pet gear to train and exercise their pets. - **Animal Training:** The success of animal athletes creates opportunities for trainers to develop new training methods and innovation in the field of animal behavior. - **Marketing:** The trend of pet influencers could lead to new marketing and advertising strategies for pet products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Dog-Starring Sporty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minds-best-friend.md) - [Pet-Friendly E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mopet.md) - [Influencer Dog Treat Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/influencer-dog-treat-collection.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Australian Dog Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petbarn.md) - [Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-old-skool.md) - [Pet-Friendly Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petro-scooter-concept.md) - [Sporty Pet-Centric Video Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purina-pro-plan.md)