# Doggie Doo Bag Leashes The Kosoku Retractable Dog Leash is Convenient and Practical By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosoku-retractable-dog-leash References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/47?r=4c819c15cfa03e42f2e3fe626a17b1d1) The Kosoku Retractable Dog Leash is a fully retractable 6-foot leash, featuring a clever side pocket to hold [doggy waste bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags). Designed for dogs up to 90 lbs, the Kosoku Retractable Dog Leash is durable with its shock-absorbing construction. It retails for $39 on the Quirky website where all featured products are crowdsourced designs. **Implications** - [Retractable dog leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-roam-350) give consumers complete control of their pets. Though pet owners recognize their furry friend's individuality, some would still like to control their companion in a way that is similar to how one handles a computer. In a market of [luxury pet products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-pet-accessories1) that blur the border between pet maintenance and pet pampering, consumers still want to feel like the master. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retractable Dog Leashes:** The trend of retractable dog leashes with added functionalities such as waste bag holders provides an opportunity for further innovation in the pet product market. - **Pet Control Technology:** Advancements in technology for pet control such as remote-controlled leashes or automated pet training devices may disrupt the pet product industry. - **Sustainable Pet Products:** The trend towards sustainable and environmentally friendly products presents an opportunity for innovation in creating eco-friendly dog leashes and waste bags. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Product Industry:** The pet product industry can capitalize on the trend of retractable leashes with additional features to differentiate and stay competitive. - **Technology Industry:** Adaptation of emerging technologies such as automation and remote control has the potential to disrupt the pet product industry. - **Sustainability Industry:** The demand for eco-friendly pet products opens up opportunities for the sustainability industry to create novel pet products that reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Body Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-long-leash.md) - [Intuitive Intelligent Pet Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-pet-leash.md) - [Smart Retractable Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoleash.md) - [All-in-One Rotating Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-360-dog-leash.md) - [Multifunctional Customizable Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-leash.md) - [Rope-Inspired Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-leash.md) - [Hands-Free Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltdog.md) - [Ultra-Secure Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mui-magnetic-rope-leash.md) - [Handsfree Canine Cyclist Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-bicycle-leash.md)