# Interactive Dog Triathlons 'Tri Dog' is an Athletic Bonding Experience for Pets and Owners By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tri-dog References: [triradar](http://www.triradar.com/triathlon-features/tri-dog/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TriDogUK/) 'Tri Dogs' is a fun [triathlon for pets and owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-triathlon) that's based in the UK. The event is split into three different activities, in which participants run, bike and swim with their dogs. In order to prevent canines from overheating, Tri Dogs considered the time of year when planning its events -- ensuring that the activities are well-balanced to suit their needs. For the first part, a cross-country race in completed, which requires the owner to have their dog harnessed to their waist with a bungee lead. After this, they 'bikejor,' which is the term Tri Dogs uses for cycling with a pet. Supposedly, it was inspired by [sled dog sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purina-pro-plan) and some teams have managed to reach speeds over 30 mph during this component. Lastly, owners must [swim beside their dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinks-for-dog-health) or be pulled along with them. In addition to being a great interactive activity for athletic pet owners, Tri Dogs connects other like-minded teams and keeps the safety and enjoyment of the dogs at its focus. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Pet Sports:** Opportunity to create new athletic experiences for pet owners and their pets. - **Canine Fitness:** Opportunity to develop fitness programs and products specifically designed for dogs. - **Pet Community Building:** Opportunity to connect pet owners with similar interests and create a community of like-minded individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports and Recreation:** Opportunity to create and organize interactive sports events for pets and their owners. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunity to offer fitness programs and products tailored for dogs. - **Social Networking:** Opportunity to develop a social platform for pet owners to connect and share their experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dogs-best-friend-game.md) - [Canine-Friendly Sporting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caninefriendly-sporting-events.md) - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Dog Enrichment Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-for-dogs.md) - [Dog Activity Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash.md) - [Stylish Waterproof Dog Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-dog-leashes.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dating Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-dating.md) - [Affordability-Focused Sports Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usa-triathlon.md) - [Bike-Towed Pet Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wag-along.md)