Etiquette of Puppy Play: by Berith

Thank you Berith for allowing us pups to share this with the world as it hits so many solid spot on points that anyone interested in Puppy Play should take the time to read this. If you would like to learn more Berith please check him out at : https://fetlife.com/users/413780

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Etiquette of a Handler

Well, seems we have a string of posts going on, time to add the next in the series. This is handler etiquette. In this sense it is for handlers with a puppy/puppies, as to set it apart from an observer.

• 1. If you bring a puppy to a mosh, you are in charge of that puppy, do not just ditch them in the mosh. The mosh is not a babysitting playground.
• 2. It is not a great idea to approach a pup quickly. When puppies are in the the zone, running up to them can really freak them out, and NOT in a good way. Approach slowly.
• 3. Let a pup sniff your hand first. Even if they do not sniff, the gesture is enough, and important.
• 4.Don’t touch any body’s collar but your own pups.. Common respect with pups, dog, subs, slaves, you name it. Just do not do it.
• 5. Keep in mind the guidelines about sharing toys and toys that touch the ground. You can help stop cross contamination as a handler
• 6. A puppy’s tail plug should not for any reason be removed for manipulated. If they pop out while moshing, it not only could be very, very embarrassing for the pup but also a bio-hazard. They can break as well, which is always sad.
• 7. Feel free to help others out, handlers and/or puppies, but remember. If they are not your puppy, you do not have control over them.
• 8. Dominant dogs happen. However, if you dog is taking over the mosh in an iron paw and being overly dominant, it is your job to hold them back and do what you must do.
• 9. Keep your dog as safe as you can. Obey mosh rules and make sure you pup has knees pads and such.
• 10. Make sure your dog is being hydrated.
• 11. The mosh is a friendly fun place. try your best not to exclude anybody. Some one on the sidelines may want to join in, but is too afraid. SLOWLY approach them to see if they want to join. Some puppies on the sideline do not wish to.
• 12. When a dog is staring you down, with a slight lean forward, not moving ground, it is a challenge. He/she is asserting dominance. Yes, Some dogs challenge handlers.
• 13. Puppies on their back, looking up at you with begging eyes, means they wish for a belly rub. Puppies like belly rubs… 😉
• 14. Do not intrude on any scene you have not been invited into. As with all play scenes, negotiation should happen.
• 15. Remember to HAVE FUN! That is most important.

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Etiquette of a Mosh

An important topic if I do say so myself…
Even though rules may vary there is always some guidelines one should take into consideration.

• 1. Pups are pups. They don’t fireman carry. They don’t body slam. The don’t execute anything they have seen while watching WWE when they shouldn’t be on the couch as per orders of their master.
• 2. Hard soled shoes hurt. Please keep in mind that soft soled shoes like wrestling boots work best in moshes.
• 3. Tail plugs should not for any reason be removed for manipulated. If they pop out while moshing, it not only could be very, very embaressing for the pup but also a bio-hazard. They can break as well, which is always sad.
• 4. Rubber puppies beware! Latex can rip easily in an environment where wrestling and bumping and stuff happens.
• 5. Spikes, locks and other sharp pointy metal things with edges. I really shouldn’t have to explain this one…
• 6.Keep hydrated. It is very easy to dehydrate in a mosh. Especially those rubber pups. I know from experience.
• 7. It is not a great idea to approach a handler or a pup quickly. When puppies are in the the zone, running up to them can really freak them out, and NOT in a good way. Approach slowly.
• 8.Don’t touch a puppies collar. Common respect with pups, dog, subs, slaves, you name it. Just do not do it.
• 9. Think twice about sharing toys. Cross contamination.
• 10. That goes as well, more so, for toys on the floor. Think about it.
• 11. Puppies, when are all fours, on your fists… Keep in mind there is a lot of pressure on your knuckles. Damage can happen here. Pressure should be on your first two knuckles. That is your pointer and middle finger knuckles.
• 12. They mosh is a friendly fun place. try your best not to exclude anybody. Some one on the sidelines may want to join in, but is too afraid. SLOWLY approach them to see if they want to join. Some puppies on the sideline do not wish to.
• 13. If the mosh is outside, you still need sunscreen. Trust me on this one.
• 14. When a dog is staring you down, with a slight lean forward, not moving ground, it is a challenge. He/she is asserting dominance.
• 15. Puppies on the back with their paws above their head, usually whimpering, it means he surrenders. It is a sign of submission.
• 16. Moshes can get violent sometimes. People get hurt sometimes. Now you can’t say no one warned you.
• 17. Protective gear such as knee and elbows are strongly recommended.
• 18. Do not intrude on any scene you have not been invited into. As with all play scenes, negotiation should happen.
• 19. Jewelery is advised to be removed before play. Obvious reasoning.
• 20. Due to the high risk of dental damage that may occur, tug-o-war is not recommended. This is also from experience.
• 21. I don’t think I should have to say but sex is best kept at home or in private moshes. It really wouldn’t be welcome in a public mosh.
• 22. Remember to HAVE FUN! That is most important.

This is in NO way of deter you from participating in puppy moshes. Just to give some insight into a few things regarding them.