# Battery-Operated Canine Companions The Go-Go Dog Pal Gives Pooches Something to Chase By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-go-dog-pal References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go-go-dog-pals/22601/) & [gogodogpals](http://www.gogodogpals.com/) The Go-Go Dog Pal provides canine owners with something they never can never give to their furry friend -- the ability to play for hours without getting tired or bored. Powered by batteries and run using a [remote control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-air), the toy can zip around the park to be chased by a lucky pooch to its heart's content. Designed to look like a critter that would normally entice a canine, such as a porcupine, woodchuck or squirrel, the [robotic animal replica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enor-e1) enables pups everywhere to get the exercise they need. While throwing a Frisbee or a stick is a more cost-effective solution than this zippy toy, anyone with mobility issues, or lacking the willpower required to play fetch for hours on end, will find this a welcomed addition to their [dog toy collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Battery-operated Pet Toys:** Opportunity for innovative companies to develop more battery-operated toys for pets, providing hours of entertainment and exercise. - **Remote-controlled Pet Gadgets:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating remote-controlled gadgets for pets, offering unique play experiences and interaction. - **Enhanced Pet Exercise Solutions:** Opportunity to revolutionize the pet exercise industry by developing innovative products that provide pets with the exercise they need while giving owners a break. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Toy Industry:** The pet toy industry can capitalize on the demand for battery-operated toys by creating a variety of innovative products to engage pets. - **Pet Gadget Industry:** Innovative companies in the pet gadget industry can develop a range of remote-controlled gadgets that offer unique play experiences for pets and their owners. - **Pet Exercise Industry:** There is potential for disruption in the pet exercise industry with the development of new and enhanced solutions that provide pets with exercise while making it easier for owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy.md) - [Robotic Pet Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guliguli-smart-companion.md) - [Reactive Robotic Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oro-robot.md) - [Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondgeneration-robot-dog.md) - [Self-Moving Smart Dog Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-rolly.md) - [Obstacle Avoidance Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uahpet-iretriever-dog-ball-launcher.md) - [Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicecontrolled-robot-dog.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md)