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Pup Gear Care 101

Keep your kit clean, safe, and ready for play ⚡

Jan 20, 2026 - 1 minute read
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Your gear works hard—learn how to take care of it.

Pup Gear Care 101 is an accessible, hands-on class designed to help pups, handlers, and gear users confidently clean, store, and maintain their pup gear.

Drawing on 20 years of experience in kink and pup play, Ruff Pup shares practical, harm-reduction-focused techniques that extend the life of gear while keeping pups safe, comfortable, and confident in play.

What to Expect

This class is shame-free, realistic, and designed for real life—not perfection. We will cover:

  • Hygiene: How to effectively clean leather, neoprene, and silicone.
  • Maintenance: Conditioning and storage tips to prevent damage.
  • Safety: Spotting wear and tear to ensure your gear is safe for scenes.

“A well-cared-for hood is a happy hood.”