Pup play, also known as human puppy play or pup play, is a type of role-playing in which one person takes on the role of a puppy dog. It is a form of consensual, adult role-play that is popular in the BDSM/leather community. Participants in pup play adopt the characteristics of dogs, such as barking, walking on all fours, and playing with toys. The activity takes place within the broad category of dominant/submissive (D/s) interactions, where one or more "pups" take on the persona and attributes of dogs for the duration of the scene, and either a "handler" or other "pups" take on the role of dog owner/dominant.
There are many reasons why people get into puppy play, including its kinkiness, the feeling of safety and protection, and the desire to try something new. Puppy play can be enjoyed by people of any gender, orientation, and kink level. It is not always a sexual thing, and sometimes its more about play and leisure than anything. Puppy play seems to serve a psychological function that other kinks dont always reach, such as making friends, calming nerves, overcoming fears, and understanding oneself.
There are no specific rules on how puppy play is done, and it can be any of those things. Some people enjoy it as a sexual kink, while others incorporate it into their everyday life. For some, its enough to just get a puppy name, while others might want to include walking on all fours, barking, and carrying out other dog-like behaviors. The inherent physicality of puppy play, with people running around on all fours, playing rough and tumble with each other, or otherwise being "playful puppies," is undoubtedly important for many participants.
Its important to note that pup play is unrelated to zoophilia, which is a sexual interest in animals. Pup play is a form of role-play behavior that involves the creation of an imaginary play world, where participants can role-play themselves into an alternative non-human world of character, costume, and toys.
