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[b]Dog play[/b], also known as [b]puppy play[/b] or [b]doggy play[/b], is a [about=roleplay]roleplay[/about] where one or more of the participants (male or female) pretends to be, or is forced to act, like a dog or puppy. The roleplay varies from person to person and can be perceived in many ways, depending on which position you are in i.e. [about=Master]Master[/about]/[about=Mistress]Mistress[/about] or Puppy/Dog. However, the constant is that one person is the handler and one or more others assumes a canine role. [heading]Why Dog play evokes many feelings for both the Master/Mistress and the Dog/Puppy. Typically, it is a combination of [about=training]training[/about], [about=humiliation]humiliation[/about], [about=discipline]discipline[/about] and [about=control]control[/about]. Whilst some practitioners would consider that humiliation is paramount to the activity it does not have to be; it has as many limits and boundaries as the participants want it to have. From a simple perspective it is enjoyable, relaxing and similarly empowering. It can be whatever people want it to be, but most of all it's fun. In its physical and emotional impact, dog play resembles many other [about=BDSM]BDSM[/about] activities and therefore the ethics of the scene and most importantly [about=Informed consent]consensual play[/about] are paramount. It does not necessarily have to involve sexual contact of any kind; that is the choice of the parties involved. The role of the Dog/Puppy is not dissimilar to that of [about=Bottom..BDSM.]bottom[/about]. It still provides for the more general D/S activities of worship, punishment, chastisement, CBT, bondage, even anal play with the right Dog/Puppy [about=butt plug]butt plug[/about] whilst getting into a unique and fulfilling headspace as a [about=pet]pet[/about]. [heading]Props The fantasy can be enhanced by props and accessories. [about=Bondage mittens]Bondage mittens[/about], or more specialised mock paws, allow an extension to the play that restricts normal human activities whilst at the same time promoting the feeling of being a Dog/Pup. A [about=butt plug]butt plug[/about] with an attached tail can simulate a real tail. An animal-like [about=collar]collar[/about] with a [about=leash]leash[/about] is common and is used much as it would be on a dog. Care must be taken when pulling againt the throat, as the human trachea is much easier to damage than a dog's. Most leather dog collars are comfortable enough on a person but will leave a stain on human skin if worn for very long, so it is worth selecting the right one to start with. A dog-like [about=hood]hood[/about] adds to the authenticity and can be found in different breeds. Typically these are leather and still allow the Master/Mistress to gag their Dog/Puppy should they prove to be too vocal. For the wearer they can provide an environment that aids in getting to that "headspace". A [about=gag]gag[/about] may be used to stop the "dog" talking and make it more helpless but some prefer to hear, or make, canine sounds. [about=Bondage]Bondage[/about] may be used, such as binding the legs double with the heels pressed against the [about=buttock]buttock[/about]s, and/or having [about=chain]chain[/about]s between the thighs and forearms, to make someone stay on all fours. There are also specific [about=puppy restraints]puppy restraints[/about], mostly for a male. The idea with this bondage is to force the "dog" to stay in role, mostly through the shortness of the chains, and prevent the wearer from standing, walking and reaching high places, but they are able to crawl, sit and beg. The usual [about=Bondage. Safety]bondage safety precautions[/about] apply. As with many activities these props and accessories can be added and improvised puppy tail butt plugs, chastity shorts, booties, dog bowls, cages and chains all add to the role and the play that can take place. [heading]See also [item] [about=Animal hood]Animal hood[/about] [item] [about=Animal transformation fantasy]Animal transformation fantasy[/about] [item] [about=Pony play]Pony play[/about] [item] [about=Puppy restraints]Puppy restraints[/about] [heading]External link [item] [url=http://www.fetterleathers.co.uk]www.fetterleathers.co.uk[/url]: A UK specialist suppliers of Puppy Play clothing and accessories. [item] [url=http://www.mr-s-leather.com/cgi-bin/mr-s/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=yes/sf=catlist/se=1033:1159/op=/sf=inactive/se=1/op=ne/rf=sku/ml=none/tf=sort/to=rn/tf=created/to=r/va=catcode=1033:1159.html?id=Lb6TwRCu]Mr. S Leather[/url] an American website that sells a wide range of Puppy Play clothing and toys. [item][url=http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/stories/wholestory.php?storyid=1406]Anne Gray story[/url] [item][url=http://www.wiseorchid.com/pupumentary/index.htm]"Pup" (short documentary film by Antonia Kao)[/url] [item][url=http://www.aigando.com/]aigando.com, a Japanese artist's Website about pup/doggygirl play[/url] [item][url=http://www.puploki.com/dog.html]puploki.com, a UK based rubber pup[/url] (This entry in the BDSM Dictionary incorporates text from the [url=http://www.londonfetishscene.com/wipi/index.php/Dog_play]Dog play[/url] article in Wipipedia.)
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