# School-Themed Dog Toys Zippy Paws' Back to School Toys are Shaped Like Crayons, Notebooks & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-dog-toys References: [dog-milk](https://dog-milk.com/back-to-school-toys-from-zippy-paws/) & [zippypaws](https://zippypaws.com/product-category/plush-toys/backtoschool/) Zippy Paws recently released a fun collection of back to school-themed dog toys that are modeled after popular school supplies. The fun range for dogs includes soft toys that are styled like lunch boxes, crayons, snacks and even notepads with a bite taken out of them to reference the classic "dog ate my homework" excuse. Notably, the brightly colored Durable Firehose Crayons are made with real firehose and other toys encourage [stimulating, high-level interactive play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-dog-edition). While the Back to School Collection includes plenty of [fun dog toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-dog-toys) that can be purchased individually, Zippy Paws also sells the entire Back to School Set in a clear backpack. These themed dog toys promise to be anything but a chore to shop for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet Accessories:** Expanding product lines for pet accessories themed around pop-culture touchpoints such as back to school. - **Interactive Dog Toys:** Creating interactive toy sets for pets that simulate high-level thought through playing dog-friendly games. - **Novelty Toys:** Innovation in the design of pet toys by replicating pop-culture iconography such as school supplies for dogs. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Industry:** Creating new markets for pet owners looking for engagement-based, interactive toy solutions like Zippy Paws. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Combining pop-culture with pet-friendly products like Zippy Paws did for the Back to School Collection. - **E-commerce:** Developing online specialty retail for pet-themed products to bridge the gap between consumer demand and unique pet accessories like Zippy Paws toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-dog-toys.md) - [Makeup-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeupthemed-dog-toys.md) - [80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-snack-pack.md) - [Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy.md) - [Dog Birthday Cake Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-birthday-cake-toy.md) - [Aesthetic-Driven Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-for-ubbi.md) - [Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmos-snack-shack-toys.md) - [Collaborative Dog-Focused Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-1.md) - [Snack-Themed Textbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fundamental-textbooks.md)