A leather collar can become part of your dog’s everyday signature. A little care after those walks helps keep it ready for the next outing—even when the weather has other ideas.
These tips cover the basics for Bestia leather collars. Always follow any care instructions supplied for your particular design.
1. Keep cleaning gentle
After a dusty or muddy walk, wipe the collar with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Give the inside lining some attention too, along with the areas around the buckle and fittings.
Avoid soaking the collar or using harsh household cleaners. For cleaning beyond a simple wipe, Bestia recommends its Leather Cleaner. Follow the cleaner’s instructions and check that it is suitable for your collar’s finish.
2. Let it dry naturally
Caught in a shower? Remove the damp collar, wipe away excess moisture, and leave it to air dry at room temperature.
Keep it away from heaters and other direct heat. Resist the temptation to speed things up with a hairdryer; gentle drying is the approach Bestia recommends.
3. Condition with a suitable product
Bestia recommends its Leather Conditioner to help maintain the leather’s softness and finish. Follow the product directions rather than applying a generous coating or working to a fixed weekly schedule.
Check suitability before treating pale, coloured, printed, or specially finished leather. If you’re unsure what to use on your collar, ask us before applying it. Keep treatments on the leather areas specified by the care instructions.
4. Give the details a quick check
Before clipping on the lead, check the buckle, attachment ring, stitching, and leather around the fastening holes. Look for loose fittings, damaged stitching, or significant cracks.
If anything looks damaged or insecure, use another collar while you get advice. A good-looking collar still needs to be dependable.
5. Plan for the wetter adventures
Bestia advises avoiding prolonged soaking. For swimming or outings likely to leave your dog thoroughly wet, choose gear intended for those conditions and keep the leather collar for another occasion.
Store it somewhere dry between wears, and let it dry fully before putting it away.
A little care between adventures
Gentle cleaning, natural drying, and suitable conditioning make a straightforward routine for looking after your dog’s leather collar.
Explore our leather dog collar collection, or email Companion Haus if you’d like help with care for a particular piece.