The two sets of people involved often meet either randomly or (increasingly) arrange to meet up beforehand over the Internet.
As observation is encouraged, voyeurism and exhibitionism are closely associated with dogging. There may be more than two participants both group sex and gang banging can be included. Vandalised 'DOG ON LEASH ONLY' sign amended to refer to dogging, Kennington Park, London, 2012ĭogging is a British English slang term for engaging in sexual acts in a public or semi-public place or watching others doing so.