# Dirty Doggie Jobs The Janitorial Dog Will Keep Things Clean By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janitorial-dog References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4916NqRVHA) This little "janitorial dog" is a [Boston Terrier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-robot-trials-boston-dynamics-spot-robot-ensure-equipment-efficien) who knows how to keep things clean. Walking around with his little janitorial cart, he [picks up garbage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-carpet-cleaner) that people have carelessly thrown on the ground. When rolling around his cart, he walks on two feet -- just like a person! This janitorial dog even carries a few little brooms, and wears a reflective jacket. Just watch this video once and you'll want a little janitorial dog of your own! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Janitorial Animals:** Opportunity for businesses to develop and market animal assistants in janitorial roles. - **Anthropomorphic Technology:** Disruptive innovation potential in the development of animal-inspired robots to perform janitorial and other tasks. - **Eco-friendly Cleaning:** The promotion of eco-friendly cleaning solutions and practices to reduce reliance on animal helpers and reduce waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cleaning Services:** Opportunity to expand service offerings to include janitorial animals for clients. - **Robotics:** Opportunity to explore the use of anthropomorphic robots for janitorial tasks. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity to develop and promote eco-friendly cleaning solutions and best practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy.md) - [Portable Cleaning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulito.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Stationary Pet-Friendly Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyevac-pet.md) - [Workplace Robot Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-robot-trials-boston-dynamics-spot-robot-ensure-equipment-efficien.md) - [Washable Pet Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayspring-mat.md) - [Autonomous Support Robot Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labrador-retriever.md) - [Reactive Robotic Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oro-robot.md) - [Fetching Wheel-Equipped Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-labrador-retriever.md)