46.5% of Dog Owners Go Out with Their Dogs 'Once a Month or More'! Meanwhile, About 1 in 4 Experience 'Trouble' with Dog Food During Outings

■ Expanding Concerns Regarding Dog Food During New Lifestyles and Outings
Spring is a season when opportunities for going out and traveling with beloved dogs increase, coinciding with the start of new lifestyles.
Many dog owners look forward to spending time with their dogs, whether it's a day trip, a visit to a dog run, or an overnight stay.
However, unexpected sources of trouble often arise: "my dog won't eat food at the destination" and "carrying food."
Therefore, in collaboration with Pet Food Koubou Co., Ltd., we conducted a survey targeting 81 men and women nationwide who responded "currently own a dog" in a preliminary survey, focusing on "dog food during new lifestyles and outings."
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"Survey on Dog Food During New Lifestyles and Outings" Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: April 7, 2026 – April 20, 2026
Target respondents: Men and women nationwide who responded "currently own a dog" in a preliminary survey
Valid responses: 81 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Do you ever go out or travel with your dog?
Question 2: How often do you go out or travel with your dog?
Question 3: Where do you most often go out with your dog? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 4: Have you ever had trouble or concerns with your dog's food during an outing?
Question 5: What kind of difficulties did you experience? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 6: How do you carry your dog's food during an outing? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 7: How important is "portability" for dog food?
Question 8: Please tell us the reason.
Question 9: Have you ever experienced your dog suddenly refusing to eat food at an outing or travel destination?
Question 10: How did you deal with it at that time?
Question 11: Would you like to use portion packs or easy-to-carry food if available?
Question 12: Please tell us the reason.
*As a rule, figures are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not always be 100%.
■ 53.1% Responded "Yes" to Going Out or Traveling with Their Dogs
First, we asked whether respondents go out or travel with their dogs.
The results showed 53.1% answered "Yes" and 46.9% answered "No."
It appears that more than half of dog owners have a habit of going out or traveling with their dogs.
For those who answered "Yes," we also asked about the frequency of their outings or travels.
The most common response was "Once a month or more" at 46.5%.
This was followed by "About once every 2-3 months" at 20.9%, "About once a year" at 18.6%, and "About once every six months" at 14.0%.
It can be seen that nearly half of those who go out with their dogs enjoy daily outings with their dogs at a high frequency of once a month or more.
■ Most Common Destination is "Day Trip Drive" at 53.5%
Next, we asked about the places where respondents most often go out with their dogs.
The most common response was "Day trip drive" at 53.5%.
This was followed by "Parks/Leisure facilities" at 41.9%, "Dog runs" at 34.9%, and "Overnight travel" at 32.6%.
Other results included "Returning home" at 27.9%, "Outdoor/Camping" at 18.6%, and "Cafes/Restaurants" at 14.0%.
While familiar outings such as day trips and parks ranked high, a certain number of longer outings such as overnight travel, returning home, and camping were also observed, indicating a variety of outing styles.
■ 23.3% Responded "Yes" to Having "Trouble" with Dog Food During Outings
Next, we asked if respondents had ever had trouble or concerns with their dog's food during an outing.
The results showed 23.3% answered "Yes" and 76.7% answered "No."
It is clear that approximately one in four dog owners have experienced some kind of concern regarding their dog's food during an outing.
For those who answered "Yes," we also asked what kind of difficulties they experienced.
The most common response was "Bulky" at 60.0%.
This was followed by "Difficult to carry," "Concerns about storage methods," and "Difficult to feed at the destination," all at 40.0%.
It can be seen that the concerns unique to daily outing scenes are diverse, including bulky luggage, storage, and difficulty in feeding at the destination.
■ "Portioning into zipper bags" is the top method for carrying food at 53.5%
Next, we asked how respondents carry their dog's food during outings.