Pup play is an interesting kink. It verges on the line of furry but is considered something else. Its popularity within the gay community has led many kink gear specialists to have entire sections dedicated to pup hoods.
For those who may not be familiar, Pup play typically involves a submissive “human pup” being treated like a dog by a dominant “master.” Pup hoods are frequently a staple of this, but not necessarily required.
Now we’re all up to speed. We hope this article will help you optimize your puppy's play experience! We’ve gathered several tips and tricks you may not have considered for training your human pup. Put it into practice, and they’ll be fit for entering a dog show!
What Sort Of Pup Have You Adopted?
We’re going to assume you already have someone in mind for your human pup. But if you’re new to pup play or simply looking for a new pup to adopt, keep the following tips in mind.
To start with, each human pup is different. Something that a previous pup might have enjoyed might be a hard no for a different pup. You should make sure to discuss what your human pup’s limits are before you start any sort of pet play.
It can feel like you’re not being as dominant as you should be by doing something like this. However, your human pup will be thankful that you’ve discussed what you both want out of the experience. There will be plenty of opportunities to assert your dominance later!
Your human pup will also be able to tell you what they’re looking for from the experience. After all, it’s just as pleasurable for them as it is for you! Besides, you might find they intended to act on an additional kink you aren’t comfortable with!
Take the opportunity to discuss what activities you’d like to do or how they feel about being in “pup mode” in public. Once you’ve gotten used to each other, you might not need a discussion beforehand, but it doesn’t hurt to check before you commit to something.
Obviously, your human pup will likely adopt more dog-like mannerisms. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be considering changing your behavior, too!
Your human pup may want to discuss the sort of owner they want you to be. You can be dominant in multiple different ways, after all. You may find that your pup actually wants to be the dominant one!
Consider your mannerisms. How will you treat your human pup? Will you be a doting owner? Aggressive? Will you still consider them human, or simply treat them like an actual dog? Find what works best for both of you!
Once you’ve figured out what sort of pup you’ve adopted and what sort of owner you’ll be, it’s time for their training to begin!
Preparing Your Pup To Become The Perfect Good Boy!
It’s no secret that dogs are intelligent animals. There’s a reason why we’re able to teach so many different tricks or behaviors. Luckily, that also means we can apply that training directly to your human pup. Humans have far more in common with dogs than you think!
Treats and positive reinforcement are extremely effective ways to train your human pup. Our brains respond in the same way as dog brains do. They start to associate the behavior or trick with receiving a reward, therefore being more likely to perform it for you.
Obviously, your human pup will likely be expecting this sort of treatment coming into pet play. But who’s to say that your treats have to be snacks or that the tricks they’ll be doing will just be stuff like sitting and shaking?
Unless you’re going for the full dog treatment for your pup, you could always try training them to do something more suited for a bipedal pup. For example, fetching you a beer from the fridge or giving your feet a massage?
We’ll touch on more tricks you can try with your human pup later. However, regardless of what you choose, make sure you’re well-stocked with treats before you begin. For that extra level of effectiveness, find out what your human pup’s favorite snacks are!
You don’t even need to stick with edible treats if need be! If you can afford it, your human pup will likely appreciate receiving gifts. For example, promising a bulldog mask if they keep their training up for an entire week.
A Brief Lesson In Psychology
Take careful consideration of what sort of training you’re going with. The method we just mentioned falls under the concept of “classical conditioning” in psychology. You may literally be training your human pup to act in a certain way towards specific triggers permanently!
If you’re particularly dedicated to using this method of training, be aware of possible side effects on your human pup’s behavior. Try not to tie any particularly extreme kinks to these treats or to a seemingly innocent word that might appear in casual conversation!
Therefore, you should ask yourself and your human pup if you want to train them in a way that will affect their day-to-day life or just when they’re in pup mode. You don’t want your pup barking at a job interview, for example!
When Do We Start?
Established your training techniques? Then you should now be establishing when you’re commencing your pup play!
Your human pup getting into gear is obviously a clear way to indicate that they’re ready to start entering pup mode. However, we mentioned earlier how puppy play doesn’t always require things like a puppy hood.
You can always agree on something, such as a specific word. “Walkies”, for example! If your pup is dedicated enough, they might agree to be in pup mode whenever you’re around them, or even 24/7! Once again, discussion is key so that you can both agree.
Though don’t be offended if your pup wants to mix things up or changes their mind on something, they’re human pups. After all, you can’t expect them to behave exactly like a dog would.
If they want to mix things up or stop their training completely, respect that choice. Talk to them and find out what they’d like to try. You may even find yourself getting bored with doing the same things over and over, so why not make some changes?
Now, then, let’s see if new dogs can learn new tricks!
Sit! Stay! Shake!
We’ve established how to train your human pup effectively, but what sort of tricks should they be learning? We’re going to list a few of the must-have tricks swiftly, along with some other non-conventional tricks you might want to consider!
Sit is an obvious choice that can help you get your human pup to a comfortable level. We’ll let you figure out what the benefits of that might be. Try to ensure they sit like a dog would.
Your human pup may be the sort who is excitable. Stay is, therefore, a must-teach trick if they’re the type of dog to run to the door if they hear the noise! You can also use this to tease them as you eat their favorite food in front of them.
Paw and, by association, shake are simple but effective. Try using these before feeding them dinner or a treat, especially if you’ve got others to watch them. You want to show off your well-trained dog, after all!
Of course, being a kink with such a big sub/dom dynamic, begging is a given. Especially useful if you like to tease your pup or just like to hear a man whimper.
Finally, we couldn’t forget to fetch! It’s useful for chasing objects, such as dog toys, when the two of you are in a playful mood. However, if your dog is especially well-trained, you can try getting them to fetch items like food, controllers, or leads.
Again, these are only a few examples of the more popular tricks to teach your human pup. Please don’t feel afraid to train them to do more elaborate tricks. Want to kiss your pup? Why not get them to do it on demand with just the word “kiss”?
My Dog Knows How To Be A Bad Dog
However, it’s not just tricks you want to teach. You should also be considering how to train your pup to adopt certain behaviors.
For the most part, the behavior of your human pup will be down to them, especially if they’re playing the part of a disobedient pup. However, you could always have a situation where they revert to their normal selves.
You could then use your training techniques to encourage any dog-like behavior, even if it’s something that would be considered bad for an actual dog to do. Barking or marking their territory outside of a toilet, for example.
Try training them to respond to certain stimuli in particular ways. For example, opening the fridge means that your human pup should be going on all fours to retrieve a drink in their mouth. Feel free to be as creative as you want with these!
It might be worth considering a positive association with dog-related items as well. Dog beds, dog toys, dog bowls. Anything your pup interacts with, encourage them to do so with lots of praise and treats. Ensure they associate being a human pup with something positive!
Most importantly, pay attention to how your pup responds to your training. If something doesn’t seem to be working for them, or they’re not acting the way you want, change things up.
Ensure you’re providing an experience that’s enjoyable for both of you. Don’t forget to spice things up if you’re sensing your pup is getting a little bored or unresponsive!
There’s A Good Pup!
So, there you have it! We hope you’ve learned a bit more about how to train your human pup! If you really want to transform your pup, why not consider buying one of Smitizen’s dog pet suits? They also offer dog masks!
Sticking to pup hoods? Or just not huge on getting things too furry? Why not try getting a harness instead?
If you’re privileged enough to own multiple human pups, why not try training them slightly differently to see how they differentiate? Or even better, have the two interact with each other!
We’d love to hear your tips for training your human pups. Anything important we missed? Or do you simply want to complement your dogs? Leave a comment below!
We’re looking forward to seeing you and your pup at the dog park!
