"You could say that online dating has gotten quite "ruff" with so many people posting photos on their dating profiles of themselves with dogs these days. Now, any number of these photos could be simply products of folks genuinely loving their dogs. But, you've got to wonder how many of these are instead "fishy" attempts to lure you in via a practice that's been dubbed "dogfishing.""
"The term is a play on the word "catfishing," which is when people set up fake online personas in order to reel you in for love, sex, entertainment, manipulation, money, or some other purpose. Dogfishing is a bit different. There's still the "reel you in" thing, but instead of using something fake, dogfishers use real dogs. Dogfishers may deliberately include dogs on their dating profile photos, mention dogs in their dating bios-"
"Dogfishing can occur in person-or perhaps in dog-too. This can consist of bringing dogs along to different venues like local parks, supermarkets, restaurants, or parties. Dogfishers can then use these "wing-dogs" at such places to help doggedly pursue potential dates. Again, what separates dogfishing from earnestly including a dog in activities is the intent: the deliberate use of dogs to get dates."
Dogfishing is the deliberate use of dogs to attract potential dates, whether online or in person. The practice borrows language from catfishing but differs because it uses real animals rather than fabricated personas. Dogfishers include dogs in profile photos, mention them in bios, feature them in messages, or bring dogs to parks, stores, restaurants, and parties as "wing-dogs." Some dogfishers borrow or rent animals to create the appearance of pet ownership. Intent, not canine companionship, distinguishes dogfishing from genuine pet inclusion. Dogfishing can impede dating by making it harder to assess the real person's character and intentions.
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