We hope your dog enjoys the comfort, craftsmanship, and luxurious feel of your Mutt Couture designer leather dog collar.
To ensure a satisfying experience, our designer leather collars use only leather that meets the our standards for quality and durability.
As with any leather product, there are some best practices and other points you should keep in mind to ensure your collar ages as beautifully as your dog.
The appeal of quality leather is that its appearance changes over time and develops coloration and creases that are intertwined with your dogs life experiences.
When well taken care of, leather ages extremely well, looking great and lasting longer than almost any other material. Read on to learn how to ensure your leather looks great for years to come.
For some, the appeal of leather is in taking excellent care of it to ensure that it always looks new and spotless, like a fine pair of oxfords or a designer wallet, the main appeal is the graceful way the leather ages.
For others—especially in relation to dogs—the appeal of leather is that it's durability allows it to withstand all the adventures that our dogs find themselves in. A collar may be like a well-worn pair of sneakers or raw selvedge denim. A little dirt doesn't hurt, and the wear-and-tear marks interesting events in the garment's lifetime.
Whatever your perspective, we're glad that our collar can be a part of your dogs legacy.
Dust the collar frequently to remove buildup of dust and dirt.
If the leather is soiled, you can use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the leather down with a mild soap and lukewarm water.
Be sure to wipe down the collar with a dry towel after wiping down the collar, to ensure that moisture does not degrade the leather.
If you have a studded dog collar, a toothbrush can be a decent tool to get grime out from between studs, use warm water and a light touch, as bristles can be abrasive.
Note: Avoid spot cleaning the leather collar, even if it has only been soiled in a specific area, we recommend that you wipe down the entire collar to ensure that the leather looks consistent over its lifetime.
Wipe excess liquid immediately, use a clean cloth or sponge and then let the leather air dry, avoid drying the collar or leash in direct sunlight.
If the spot is still present after wiping the excess and letting it dry, go the spill again with a sponge and lukewarm water.
Always let the leather air dry, never use a hair dryer or other heat source to dry the leather.
Use a nonabrasive soap, lukewarm water, and a clean sponge to work out stubborn stains. Rinse well and let air dry.
In our experience, these leather care products aren't necessary. We would recommend avoiding using saddle soap, as it can strip the natural oils off of the leather. There is no one-size-fits-all advice for leather, if you are concerned about leather care, you can take the collar to a leather care professional.
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Spending more time at home with your favorite fluffy family member? Now is a great time to teach your dog some new tricks, and bring some additional delight into your home.
Everyone loves a dog that can roll over, this is a classic trick that is sure to delight all your friends and family. Plus, how can you not smile watching your pup wiggle around on the floor to flip themselves over.
Teaching your dog to lick your face on command is a great show way to provide an outlet for their affection. Kids love this trick, how can you not enjoy a dog showing you how much they love you?
Teaching your dog to speak is another fun dog trick, it is also a good method to reign in a barking problem. Teaching your dog the difference between barking and silence, and rewarding it with a treat for each, can be an excellent way to help your dog understand when it is appropriate to make noise.
Teaching your dog to back up is an unconventional but adorable trick nonetheless. It’s also a useful behavior if you find your dog may be getting themselves into trouble.
Teaching your dog to shake paws or shake hands is a fun family favorite. This trick is sure to impress adults and children alike, and it’s definitely one of the cutest tricks you can teach your dog.
Waving is a great simple trick and is a great starter trick. It’s also a stepping stone to teaching your dog how to learn other tricks, like shake paws and beg. And when that cutie is checking you out from across the street, there’s nothing more effortless than having your dog wave back for you.
Teaching your dog to bow is an easy, simple, and fun trick. This is a great introductory trick to get your dog used to learning new behaviors in exchange for a tasty reward. This trick looks really cool if you have a larger dog, like a doberman or german shepherd. And it looks adorable when little dogs do a tiny bow.
If waiting for a treat is too hard, perhaps you should lean in to the alternative, teach your dog to beg! They’re going to do it anyway with those big watery eyes, so you may as well help them become an expert. If your dog already knows how to shake hands, then this trick becomes pretty easy to teach them, without requiring them to learn too many new behaviors.
Spinning is an unconventional trick that is adorable to watch. We all love watching our dogs chase their tails, so why not teach them to do it on command? Frankly, we think this one is a win-win for everyone. And we’re certain your dog will agree.
We’ve all seen those viral videos of dogs holding a big stack of treats on their nose, painfully waiting for the exact moment where they are allowed to gobble them all up. This trick certainly takes patience to learn, and may not work for all dogs, but its an impressive testament to your dogs patience if you can teach them this trick.
]]>Taking photos of your pup can be difficult and frustrating—from keeping them focused to editing and angles. Follow these steps to get that special photo your best friend deserves:
Keep treats at the ready to bribe your pup to look at the camera. It’s also a good idea to wear them out a bit beforehand so they can sit still for you.
If your dog is relaxed, try taking a photo of them curled up on the couch. If they’re energetic, capture them in an action shot playing fetch or jumping in the air. If they’re obedient, take a photo of them practicing their favorite trick.
Using a flash can result in laserbeam eyes and can startle your pet. If needed, point the flash at a wall or ceiling instead of directly onto your pooches face. Just like photographing humans, use natural light for the softest image and try to avoid taking photos in the middle of the day with harsh sunlight.
Having a background that contrasts your dogs fur will make their coat pop. If your dog has light fur, experiment with darker colored backgrounds—such as your favorite colored walls in your city and vice versa.
Try to keep the background simple so it doesn’t distract from your dog. You can also experiment with your background colors complimenting your dogs accessories.
Take photos from different angles so you can to avoid the standard birds eye view of your pup. Holding the camera at their level will produce the best results. Higher angles will make your dog look small and cute, lower angles will make your dog look larger, and are a great way to photograph their new studded dog collar or dog tag.
Keep the editing subtle - don’t increase the highlights or contrast too much or you will lose details in your dogs eyes and fur. If you don’t own photoshop or lightroom, download a free app like snapseed or vsco. There are hundreds of tutorials on how to use vsco and snapseed like a pro.
Don’t forget the most important part, reward your dog with their favorite treat!
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