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Why are these people walking a leash with no dog?

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Look closer. The dog is imaginary. This is called hobby dogging.

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People pretend to own, train, and walk an invisible dog as if it's real.

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They give it a name, practice commands, even run agility drills with cones.

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Some leashes are stiffened so it looks like something is actually pulling back.

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The idea started in Germany and grew online as a mix of performance, stress relief, and satire.

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It lets people enjoy the routine and companionship of dog ownership without the cost, mess, or responsibility.

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It looks absurd at first, but for them, the dog is very real.

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