Leather Pup Play & Pony Play Gear

Hood on, worries off. Shop leather pup play gear made by hand in our own workshop: pup hoods and masks, padded paw mittens and pet crawler binders for pups, plus pony hoods, manes and bridles for pony play. Add a collar and leash and you're ready for your first pup night.

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Leather Puppy Play Gear for Pups, Ponies and Handlers

Good pet play gear helps you get out of your head and into your role. Ours is made by hand from genuine cowhide in our own workshop, with padded insides where the leather touches the face and hands, adjustable laces and buckles for a close fit, and solid metal rings for a leash or lead. Everything is built to be moved in: crawled in, played in and worn for a whole pup night.

Shop Leather Pup Hoods and Pup Masks

  • Two-tone dog hood: black cowhide with two-tone dog-hood styling and adjustable straps.
  • Full-face puppy hood: pointed ears, a moulded muzzle, a zip-open mouth and removable eye flaps, with rear lacing, a buckle strap and a front D-ring for a leash.
  • Leather muzzle with mouth cup: a strapped muzzle that covers the mouth, for pups who need to stay quiet.

Shop Paw Mittens and Pet Crawler Gear

  • Paw mittens: padded mitts with a stitched paw print in red, white, blue, grey or pink, closed with a locking wrist strap.
  • Puppy paw mittens: a double-layer mitt with studded paw pads.
  • Pet crawler set: arm and leg binders that fold the arms at the elbow and the legs at the knee, so your pup moves on all fours.
  • Pet crawler leg binders: the leg binders on their own, sold as a pair.

Find more mittens and binders in our arm binders and bondage mittens.

Shop Leather Pony Play Gear

  • Pony head harness: an open-face bridle with tall ears, removable blinders, a mouth strap and a chin strap.
  • Pony mask with brow chains: a full horse-head hood with upright ears, a faux-fur mane, brow chains and a long lead strap.
  • Pony horse hood with bridle straps: a padded horse-head hood with a mane, buckled bridle straps and a leash strap.

What Is Pup Play?

Pup play is a kind of role play where one person takes on the mindset of a playful dog, called a pup, and another often acts as their handler. For many pups it's less about sex and more about letting go: no words, no worries, just play, attention and praise. It grew up in the gay leather scene, and today you'll see pups of every gender and orientation at leather events, Pride and pup meet-ups. Some pups love to play in a group at a pup mosh, while others play only with a partner at home.

What Is Pony Play?

Pony play is pet play with a horse in mind. The pony wears a bridle or hood and is led, trained, shown or ridden in a playful way, while the trainer holds the lead. It's often more about discipline and display than the bouncy energy of pup play. Blinders, a mane and a lead strap help the pony stay in role and focused on the trainer's commands.

Building Your First Pup Kit

  1. Start with a hood. It's the piece that changes how you feel the moment it goes on.
  2. Add a collar. A collar and leash lets your handler lead and claim you.
  3. Put on paws. Paw mittens stop you using your fingers, which keeps you in pup space.
  4. Protect your knees. If you'll crawl, wear knee pads or play on soft flooring.
  5. Go further later. A pet crawler set is for experienced pups who want the full all-fours position.

Pup Hood Fit and Safety

A pup hood should feel snug and secure, never tight. Make sure the nose and mouth openings line up so breathing is easy, and open the zip mouth whenever your pup needs water. Hoods get warm, so take breaks during long or busy nights. With eye flaps closed, a pup can't see, so the handler must guide them. When crawling, change position often and keep scenes short to protect the knees and wrists.

How to Care for Pet Play Gear

Wipe the inside of hoods and mittens after every use with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, and let them dry fully before storing. Brush faux-fur manes gently. Condition the leather every few months. Store hoods stuffed with tissue or on a head form so the ears and muzzle keep their shape.

Why Buy Your Pup Gear from Mr. Leather Gear

  • Genuine cowhide, cut and stitched by hand in our own workshop
  • Pup hoods, paws, crawler binders and pony gear in one place
  • Made to measure on request
  • Free standard shipping on every order
  • US tariffs included on orders delivered to the United States
  • Plain, discreet packaging: nobody knows what's inside but you
  • 30-day manufacturing warranty on stitching, buckles and hardware

Buy leather pup play gear, pup hoods and pony play gear online at Mr. Leather Gear, with free, discreet shipping.

Frequently asked questions

  • What’s the difference between a pup hood and a pup mask?

    A pup hood covers the whole head and usually laces or zips at the back. A pup mask covers only the face, with straps around the head, so it’s cooler and quicker to put on. Hoods feel more immersive, while masks are easier for long nights and hot venues.

  • Leather or neoprene pup hood: which is better?

    Neoprene is light, stretchy and easy to wash, which is why it’s popular at pup meet-ups. Leather is firmer, holds its shape, smells and feels like real gear, and lasts for years with care. If you want a classic leather pup look, choose leather.

  • Do I need a handler for pup play?

    No. Many pups play on their own with other pups or at social events. A handler adds structure: they lead, train, reward and look after the pup. If you play with a handler, agree on rules and limits before the hood goes on.

  • How do pups use a safe word if they can’t talk?

    Agree on a signal before you start, like three taps on the handler’s leg, a set bark or dropping a toy. With a zip-mouth hood or muzzle on, words may be hard, so the signal needs to work without speaking. Stop the moment it’s given.

  • Do pup colours mean anything?

    There’s no fixed rule. Many pups pick a favourite colour for their hood, collar and paws so friends can spot them, and some match a partner or handler. Our paw mittens come with red, white, blue, grey or pink pads, so you can choose yours.

  • Can kitten players use paw mittens?

    Yes. Paw mittens work for any pet play role. Our pink paw mittens are a favourite for kittens, and the padded fist feels the same whether you’re a pup, a kitten or something else.

  • What are blinders for in pony play?

    Blinders sit beside the eyes and block side vision, just like on a real horse. Your pony can only look straight ahead, which helps them focus on the trainer and stay in role. Ours are removable, so you can take them off for walking around.

  • Do your pony bridles come with a bit?

    No. Our pony head harness has a buckled strap across the mouth instead of a bit. If you want to add a bit gag, make sure it’s made for people, fits the mouth comfortably and never stops easy breathing.

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