# First-Person Pet Perspectives One Owner Equips Their Dog with a GoPro Camera for an Insider's Look By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-01-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-perspective References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/01/21/Dog-with-a-Camera/) & [reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/16xvgh/strapped_a_gopro_to_my_dog_his_perspective_on/) A clever [reddit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reddit-introduced) user has given us a unique pet perspective by equipping his pup with a [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-action-camera) camera, the same camera that is used to acquire shots of fast moving cars and athletes from places that are too difficult to get a full sized camera into. The dog days are a blast to watch as the dog fetches a tennis ball, jumps in the pool, and does the standard stuff that dogs do. Only this time, you get to see it through the dog's eyes. This camera is a great way for pet owners to connect with their pups by receiving a first-hand account of the types of things and activities their pets choose to do each day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet POV:** Opportunities for companies to create pet wearable cameras to capture and share pet experiences from the pet's point of view. - **Customer-generated Content:** Businesses can leverage user-generated content by encouraging customers to share their pets' experiences using wearable cameras. - **Immersive Pet Experience:** Potential for businesses to develop VR experiences that allow pet owners to immerse themselves in their pets' daily activities as seen through a camera attached to their pets. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Tech:** Pet tech companies can innovate by creating wearable cameras or other devices for pet owners to better understand and connect with their pets. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can tap into the trend by introducing features that allow users to share video content from their pets' perspectives. - **Tourism:** Hotels and tourism operators can utilize wearable cameras provided to pets to capture and showcase scenic experiences from unique perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Treat-Launching Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-dog-camera-d605.md) - [Connected Dog Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogsplay-entertainment-system.md) - [Crowdfunded Pet-Monitoring Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siipet.md) - [Temperature-Tracking Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-pet-camera.md) - [AI-Powered Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-scout-smart-camera.md) - [Digital Canine Caretakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupfi.md) - [Smart Indoor Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezviz-c6-ai-smart-camera.md)