Dogging' is a British euphemism for engaging in sexual acts in a semi-public place (typically a secluded car park) or watching others doing so. Frequently there are more than two participants, and group sex and sometimes even gangbangs occur. Observation is encouraged, thus voyeurism and exhibitionism are closely associated with dogging. The two sets of people involved often meet either randomly, or (increasingly) arrange to meet-up beforehand over the internet.

In September 2003, the BBC reported on the 'new' dogging craze. They cited the Internet and text messaging as very common ways of organising meetings. The original definition of Dogging, which is still a closely-related activity, is spying on couples having sex in a car or other public place. This can become habitual, and is a paraphilia known as voyeurism.

Although mainly thought of as a purely British phenomenon, there is some evidence on the internet that the 'craze' has recently begun to spread to other "anglosphere" countries (in particular the U.S.A. and English-speaking areas of Canada) and also to the Netherlands

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