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# Hi-Tech Dog Accessory
Light-Up Leash

By Alex Covert | Published 2007-12-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-tech-dog-accessory-light-up-leash
References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20071213/dogside-light-up-lead/) & [iwantoneofthose](http://iwantoneofthose.com/dogside-light-up-lead/index.html)

We have seen all sorts of products this year that [light up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-lighting-product), including water faucets, t-shirts, framed art, and bicycle tires. Now, you can add [dog leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-roam-350) to the list. This [pet accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge-1) has a switch in the handle that can be turned on continuously or in flash-mode. The blue light spirals around and down the leash. I didn't realize gadget geeks had time for pets...

**Implications** - One of the best products a company or brand can invest in is a product that slightly alters an everyday item. By developing a commodity with novelty factor, companies and brands can capitalize on consumers looking to spice up their routine products.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 41% | Activity: 71% | 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's Driving This Trend

- **Light-up Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create light-up versions of everyday products to add novelty and excitement.
- **Pet Tech:** Innovation in pet accessories, such as light-up leashes, to cater to tech-savvy pet owners.
- **Novelty Products:** Increasing demand for products that offer unique and unconventional features to stand out in the market.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for introducing light-up features in various electronic devices, expanding the market for tech-driven products.
- **Pet Supplies:** Growing market for innovative pet accessories that enhance the pet ownership experience and align with technology trends.
- **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Incorporating light-up elements in apparel, accessories, and home decor items, catering to consumers seeking quirky and eye-catching products.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Holographic Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-pet-accessories.md)
- [Intuitive Intelligent Pet Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-pet-leash.md)
- [Smart Retractable Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoleash.md)
- [Illuminated Geolocation Pet Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-dog-harness.md)
- [Cross-Body Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-long-leash.md)
- [Multifunctional Customizable Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-leash.md)
- [All-in-One Rotating Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-360-dog-leash.md)
- [Rope-Inspired Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-leash.md)
- [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md)
