# High-Tech Doggy Packs Remote-Control Your Dog With This Interesting Gadget By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-control-your-dog References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/01/remote-control-3.php) & [news.discovery](http://news.discovery.com/tech/dog-remote-guidance-system-110119.html) Forget the dog whistle, you can now [remote-control your dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive-exoskeleton) to do whatever you want. All you have to do is strap a backpack to the back of your canine and switch it on, and your doggy best friend will do all you ask. The backpack also has a [GPS system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life360-pet-gps) and a radio modem which will let you know where your dog is. [Lost posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-billboards) are about to go extinct after this interesting gadget gets developed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Canine Wearable Tech:** The development and implementation of wearable technology for dogs. - **Pet Remote-control Devices:** The creation of innovative technologies that allow pet owners to remotely control their animals. - **Smart Collars for Pets:** The development and use of smart collars that provide location tracking and other features to pet owners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Tech:** Companies in the pet technology industry can develop new products and services that cater to the growing interest in wearable tech and remote-control devices for pets. - **GPS Tracking:** Companies in the GPS tracking industry can explore opportunities to expand their offerings to the pet market by developing collars and backpacks that incorporate GPS and radio modem technology. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can cater to pet owners by expanding their offerings to include products and services designed for outdoor adventures with dogs, such as high-tech backpacks for dogs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stabilized Dog Hiking Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hiking-backpack.md) - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Illuminated Geolocation Pet Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-dog-harness.md) - [Demure Doggy Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsuchiya-kaban-pet-randoseru.md) - [Stylish GPS Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-dog-collar.md) - [Satellite-Connected Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellai-dog-collar.md) - [AI-Driven Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-dog-collars.md) - [Pet-Specific Calling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calling-device-for-pets.md) - [Biometric GPS Canine Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invoxia-smart-dog-collar.md)