Helpful Tips

  • Fit

    Get A Good Night Sleep With A Properly Fit Collar

    Properly fitting attire is a must for everyone! For Collars, measuring around your pet’s neck and adding 10% for comfort is the general rule of thumb. For Harnesses, measuring their girth (just behind the elbows) and adding 10% will be the measurement your are looking for. That said, there are many different shapes and sizes of pet and some that will be tough to fit. Please feel free to contact us directly with any sizing issues you may run into!

  • Dirty Dog

    Bathing Your Collar Is Important Too!

    Machine-washing our products is fine. Some people use a mesh bag (to save wear-and-tear on the inside of the tub), others just put them in with jeans and similar sturdy clothes. The key points are warm, not hot water; mild soap, no bleach; and air dry only – don’t put them in the dryer or the nylon may get all shriveled! For extreme situations, pre-soaking in an enzymatic cleaner like Nature’s Miracle or Simple Solution may be helpful.

  • Roman Harness

    Roman Harness

    Roman Harness: Unbuckle the clasp on the girth strap. The strap with the D-ring should be on top with the D-ring pointing towards the tail. Place the two adjustable shoulder straps over the dog’s head. Pick up the dog’s left front paw and place over the sternum strap, so that the strap passes between the forelegs. Adjust and buckle the girth. The girth should be supported by the rib cage all the way around, especially underneath. Adjusting the shoulders smaller will shorten the front-to-back length of the harness.

  • Step In Harness

    Step In Harness

    Step-In Harness: When unbuckled, two openings are created for the paws, with an adjustable sternum strap between. Bring the ends up and over the dog’s back and fasten the buckle. Adjust the front and back straps for a secure fit, then adjust the sternum strap so it fits snugly.

  • While we fully realize we are not above mistakes, it is possible to twist the harness so it appears it was put together wrong. Before you send it back for replacement, take a look at this diagram or feel free to give us a call and we can walk you through it! Fix Your Step In

    How Your Step In Harness Should Look

    How Your Step In Harness Should Look

  • A Combo Collar, sometimes referred to as a martingale collar is a dual-action collar for walking and training and the only design for greyhounds and similar dogs that back out of regular collars. The Lupine Combo Collar differs from other Martingale-style collars because it is made with an additional sewn-in D-ring so it can be used either as a limited-slip choker or as a regular flat collar. Ask your favorite retailer about the combo collar today!

    Combo Collar In Action

    Combo Collar In Action

    Note: This collar should not be left on an unattended or unleashed dog.

  • We’d love to try! Email us with your request and we’ll let you know if we can!

    Cheetah

    ... Even If It's To Walk Your Cheetah

  • We look forward to great new pattern and product ideas! Colors, themes, icons, the next great invention? If you have any suggestions please feel free to email us! We love hearing from the folks that use our products!

    I Have A Great Idea!

    I Have A Great Idea!

  • The short answer is YES! Lupine now distributes The Rubit (roo’-bit’) Dog Tag Clip. This simple, stylish, and secure clip lets you swiftly transition tags to different collars. When you want to change collars, you just unclip the Rubit from your old collar and clip it to the new one. It’s that easy! Ask your favorite retailer about the Rubit today!

    Rubits

    Check Your Local Retailer for Rubits Today!

  • Lucky for you Lupine has recently started distributing Tag Silencers by Hillman Group! The Tag Silencer is a stretchy glow-in-the-dark PVC bumper that securely grips the edge of an ID tag. Prolong the finish and engraving on tags, and reduces tag noise, too! Compatible with most tags.

    Tired of Jingling?

    Tired of Jingling?

    In five popular shapes and sizes: Bones, Hearts and Circles! Apply Silencer to tag before the tag is put on a split ring or S hook. Ask your favorite retailer about the Tag Silencer today!