Lifestyle Mockups With or Without Pets: What the Research Suggests

Susang6
Valued Contributor II

I’ve been thinking a lot about lifestyle mockups lately, especially the ones we use for blankets and home décor, and I ended up wandering into some research about whether adding a cat or dog actually makes a difference. And honestly, it was such a pleasant surprise to see how much it can help. It turns out that when there’s a pet in the scene  a sleepy dog curled up on a chair or a cat tucked into the corner  people tend to linger a little longer. The whole image feels warmer and more inviting, almost like you’ve stepped into someone’s quiet afternoon. It creates this gentle emotional pull that a plain product photo just can’t match. I found myself smiling at the examples, because it really does change the mood. Of course, the blanket still needs to be the feature, but a pet resting nearby adds a sense of life and comfort without taking over. It’s the difference between showing a product and showing a moment that animal lovers can relate to.

Do your mockups with pets seem to get more attention, or do you prefer a clean, pet‑free look?  

Here’s one of mine…When your Golden Retriever loves your fleece blanket you know it’s a keeper!

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KaptainBlasfemy
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my 3 top viewed items all have images of cats or dogs. here's my top viewed; it's not my dog, but my cats are on the calendar cover (and inside).

 

 

i love fleece because it's easy to clean. if a cat pukes or does stinky-poo on a fleece blanket it can be washed off easily so long as it's found within a reasonable amount of time and it's not frizzy fabric.

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Susang6
Valued Contributor II

There are a lot of pet lovers out there and they tend to look a little longer at products that are shown with a pet.  Not all of my mockups  have pets, but the few that do get views.