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# Crime Fighting Dog Ads
The 'Save the World' Music Video Gives New Meaning to the Term Watchdog

By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-27 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-the-world-music-video
References: [uniquedaily](http://uniquedaily.com/2012/06/swedish-house-mafia-save-the-world/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BXpdmKELE1k)

The new music video by for 'Save the World' by [Swedish House Mafia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swedish-house-mafia-x-ikea-collection) just goes to show that dogs are more than man's best friend -- they're man's savior and guardians.

The music video centers around three different scenarios where people are being attacked by thugs and robbers. A woman is mugged for her purse, a man has his car stolen and a store clerk is robbed by two baseball bat-wielding thugs. When all hope seems lost the [league of extraordinary K-9s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-1) team up to bring justice.

Through a mixture of brute force, team work and cute puppies, the dogs comfort those who have been victimized while delivering a righteous beat down to the ruffians. The 'Save the World' music video gives new meaning to the term [Watchdog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 15% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Crime-fighting Dogs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized training programs and equipment for dogs to enhance their crime-fighting abilities.
- **Guarding and Protecting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced surveillance systems and security technologies that integrate with trained dogs to provide comprehensive protection services.
- **Animal-assisted Therapy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design therapy programs that utilize dogs to provide emotional support and comfort for victims of crime and trauma.

### Where This Applies

- **Law Enforcement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate trained dogs into police units to improve crime detection and prevention strategies.
- **Security Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions that combine trained dogs with advanced security technologies to offer superior guarding and protection services.
- **Mental Health Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate dogs into therapeutic practices to enhance the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy for crime victims and individuals experiencing trauma.

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