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New viral trend involving "ghost dogs": what is hobby dogging?

On the streets of cities like Berlin, the scene looks like something out of a joke or an art piece: a person walks with a firm leash in hand, stops, looks down, gives commands, and continues on their way. But there is no dog.

New viral trend involving "ghost dogs": what is hobby dogging?

TL;DR

  • People are seen walking with leashes and giving commands as if they have a dog.
  • No actual dog is present during these walks.
  • This trend has been observed in cities such as Berlin.
  • The behavior appears to be a new, perplexing hobby or performance art.