# iPads for Dogs The i'Pawd Toy is Plushie Tech for Pampered Pooches By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipawd-toy References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2011/04/ipawd-dogs.html) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/pets/e7d4/?cpg=wnrss&cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=#tabs) The i'Pawd toy is an [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-dog-tracker-findmy) for your dog. Although the toy is made out of fluff and can't do very much, it will surely satisfy your pooch. The folks over at ThinkGeek realized that since there was a [game for cats on the iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy), dogs should get something cool too! The silly i'Pawd toy features icons that look like apps on the front that say hilarious things such as FaceBark, DogTube, SaFurri and LocalTreats. Everything is in bright colors that are perfect for spring. Take Fifi over to the park for a game of fetch the i'Pawd! It is a good thing that this [tech plushie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy) can't connect to the Internet; your pet may have it chewed up in no time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tech Toys for Pets:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating more interactive and advanced tech toys specifically designed for pets. - **Personalized Pet Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in developing customizable pet accessories that mimic popular human products, such as personalized gadgets for dogs. - **Smartphone-inspired Pet Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating smartphone-inspired pet entertainment, utilizing technology to engage and entertain pets while providing benefits like mental stimulation and exercise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the pet toy manufacturing industry, where companies can develop cutting-edge, technology-infused toys tailored to different pets' needs. - **Pet Accessory Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the pet accessory retail industry, where companies can offer personalized and high-tech accessories for pets, catering to pet owners' desire for unique and innovative products. - **Pet Entertainment Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the pet entertainment technology industry, where companies can create innovative products and services that blend technology and pet care to provide engaging and interactive experiences for pets and their owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Connected Dog Training Buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipuppee.md) - [Connected Dog Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogsplay-entertainment-system.md) - [Dog Birthday Cake Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-birthday-cake-toy.md) - [Dog-Friendly Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dogs-best-friend-game.md) - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Canine-Centric Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-centric-meetup-app.md) - [Makeup-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeupthemed-dog-toys.md) - [Digital Canine Caretakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupfi.md) - [Smart Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cudiismart.md)