WOW! Who'd have thought that I would post three times in one day!?
Not long after posting about my opinion on the differences between pups and dogs, someone asked me about the differences between pups and wolves. I'm not a wolf, so I couldn't answer the question myself, so spoke to my friend TheBigBadWolf, who gave me some very useful information! I know I shouldn't need to say this, but I am going to anyways. The following are the views and opinions of TheBigBadWolf in his own words.
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"A brand new wolf will be dealing with certain personality/humanity issues. Rage overload, social status (positioning) problems, peeked sexual
drive, lunar fixation, pack cravings (abandonment issues, isolation
phobias).
In short a very very moody individual who needs a group of strong minded
kin to prove their power and direction. and offer them a place to
belong.
A brand new puppy (domestic), is usually very adorable, very small, mischievous and energetic.
and in the short term spends most of its time in a state of PLAY!!
A puppy can be groomed in to almost any purpose, they both have one blinding similarity.
Loyalty.
Wolf pups or domestic pups ... they will stand by you to the end if you prove yourself capable of being their Alpha or Owner."
He then went on to say the following.
"IMO the next big diff is the development.
Puppy training is focused on task and obedience, giving a list of commands and scenarios, seeing how well they are followed, walking through new environments while using those pre-trained commands to navigate, forming a strategy around what commands the puppy is ready to learn
next and when its is not only mentally but physically capable of
achieving them, as pushing a puppy to far to fast is a loss for all involved.
~We want to see victories and smiles for all, but is it a reality yet?~
(Don't push them in the deep end until they can swim, .. let alone... dog paddle ... ahhah.. oh yeah .. I went there) ;D
Start with simple toys.
-Tug ropes.
-Squeak toys
-Treats
-Commands that keep them close to you.
Later as they grow stronger.
-Toss a ball around,
-A Frisbee
-Wrestle with other pets.
-And even full headspace walks.
I cant express enough...
Walking in animal mode on all fours is EXTREMELY exhausting!!!
Build your pet up to it and have lots of water, knee and wrist protection and good food for energy and check in regularly with their physical status (don't ask them to tell
you, that's not their place to say, despite what Scooby Doo might have
taught you! lol. Just watch their body)
NOW
As for wolves...
The development of a good wolf is more along the lines of social interaction and their ability to work as a unit.This might mean co-ordinating themselves at events, figuring out who are passive, and who are aggressive and using that to the groups advantage, rather than having the dynamic destroy itself.
If you're looking at handling wolves(human) you must understand that respect is key, a brotherhood MUST be formed. Even if you are the Alpha of the pack, you simply can't smack them over the nose with a newspaper, or you will end up getting mauled, and beaten.
If I where to try and find a way to describe a wolf headspace to those who have never embodied it.
I would say.
Think of a rich mixture of the following cultures.
-The attachment to nature of the native American Indians
-The Brutal Nature, Honor and Codes of the Vikings.
-The Peaceful Loving and almost spiritual zen of the Buddhists.
Now if your brain hasn't exploded trying to figure out how the fuck
that cluster fuck of cultures mixes, you might have a glimpse. lol
But the biggest difference between wolf and pup is family, vs task.
A Wolf is about Honor, Ethics, Codes, Family, Brotherhood.
A Pup is about training of tasks, play, entertainment, obedience."
Thank you so much BigBadWolf! I hope this helps to clear up any confusion that people may have.
Again, if you would like to express you POV or opinion, feel free to email me with subject Wolves!
*wags tail*
Monday, 5 December 2011
New Features!!!!
Instead of writing new posts, I decided I'd add a few new features to my blog. One very obvious one is the chat down on the right hand side of the page! This will allow you real time interaction with me! YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!
The second and less obvious feature (unless of course you are currently viewing this on a mobile device) is that there is now a mobile version of my blog. Now you can stay up to date while your on the go! Simply use the same URL that you use on your computer (http://beaupup.blogspot.com)! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!
That's all that I've added... for now!
Stay tuned, there will be more soon!
The second and less obvious feature (unless of course you are currently viewing this on a mobile device) is that there is now a mobile version of my blog. Now you can stay up to date while your on the go! Simply use the same URL that you use on your computer (http://beaupup.blogspot.com)! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!
That's all that I've added... for now!
Stay tuned, there will be more soon!
Pup Play Vs. Dog Play. What's the difference?
Today I was contacted by someone who wanted to get into pup play. This sub hadn't done any research on pup play and knew very little about it, so I asked a few simple questions.
Beau: So, tell me a bit about yourself.
Sub: Love submitting to a caring but rough master. Best through force and control rather than subservience.
Beau: nice.
Sub: Love the idea of an alpha being told to work me over
Beau: HAHA! Very nice!!!
Sub: No release play r*pe
Sub: Want to curl up on me masters lap
Beau: that's always nice!
Beau: so, where'd your interest in pup play come from?
Sub: Fuck knows!
Sub: I want to be tied up and have the pup gear put on me against my will. Locked on so can't remove it.
Sub: Then mixture of abuse and love
Beau: alrighty then.
Beau: how much do you know about pup play?
Sub: Not sure how much I know. My idea is that I am an unwilling pup that is forced into it. I suppose I know fairly little.
After taking what he had said into consideration, using my own words I described what the differences are (in my opinion) between pup play and dog play.
"When it comes to pup play, its very much about the head space and a lot less about the physical side of things. Yes, there are some physical things that will help a pup out (ie. tail, paws/mitts, hood, collar) but they aren't essential. A human pup is a very carefree animal, especially while in pup space. Basically, take the characteristics of a biopup and apply them to a human pup. Human pups should be treated with love and respect (while in pup space). Most importantly, pup play is a choice, it comes naturally to most.
The flip side, is dog play. It is the exact opposite of pup play. A dog (often referred to as "dog slave") doesn't choose to be a dog, but is forced into that role by it's Master/Dom. It is centred around the physical things, including, but not limited to, tail, paws/mitts, hood, collar, bowls, dog bed, cage, chain, leash and sometimes even dog food. Dog play is mostly about humiliation of the dog and is purely for the Dom's pleasure."
Again, this is just the way I see it. Also, please bare in mind that the above was written very quickly without too much thought going into it. I will go into further detail of my view on the differences very soon.
When I first started blogging, I mentioned that I would give you the chance to send in some questions for me to answer. Today is not your chance to do that. It is, however, your chance to send in your opinion on the differences between pup play and dog play and get your views heard (or, in this case, read). Email me here with subject "PVD View".
Also, while I have your attention, I just wanted to let you know that Who is BeauPup? Pt. 2 and Puppy Play - The facts. Pt. 2 are in the making and will be posted very soon! =D
Farewell for now,
I look forward to reading your emails!
*waves paw*
Beau: So, tell me a bit about yourself.
Sub: Love submitting to a caring but rough master. Best through force and control rather than subservience.
Beau: nice.
Sub: Love the idea of an alpha being told to work me over
Beau: HAHA! Very nice!!!
Sub: No release play r*pe
Sub: Want to curl up on me masters lap
Beau: that's always nice!
Beau: so, where'd your interest in pup play come from?
Sub: Fuck knows!
Sub: I want to be tied up and have the pup gear put on me against my will. Locked on so can't remove it.
Sub: Then mixture of abuse and love
Beau: alrighty then.
Beau: how much do you know about pup play?
Sub: Not sure how much I know. My idea is that I am an unwilling pup that is forced into it. I suppose I know fairly little.
After taking what he had said into consideration, using my own words I described what the differences are (in my opinion) between pup play and dog play.
"When it comes to pup play, its very much about the head space and a lot less about the physical side of things. Yes, there are some physical things that will help a pup out (ie. tail, paws/mitts, hood, collar) but they aren't essential. A human pup is a very carefree animal, especially while in pup space. Basically, take the characteristics of a biopup and apply them to a human pup. Human pups should be treated with love and respect (while in pup space). Most importantly, pup play is a choice, it comes naturally to most.
The flip side, is dog play. It is the exact opposite of pup play. A dog (often referred to as "dog slave") doesn't choose to be a dog, but is forced into that role by it's Master/Dom. It is centred around the physical things, including, but not limited to, tail, paws/mitts, hood, collar, bowls, dog bed, cage, chain, leash and sometimes even dog food. Dog play is mostly about humiliation of the dog and is purely for the Dom's pleasure."
Again, this is just the way I see it. Also, please bare in mind that the above was written very quickly without too much thought going into it. I will go into further detail of my view on the differences very soon.
When I first started blogging, I mentioned that I would give you the chance to send in some questions for me to answer. Today is not your chance to do that. It is, however, your chance to send in your opinion on the differences between pup play and dog play and get your views heard (or, in this case, read). Email me here with subject "PVD View".
Also, while I have your attention, I just wanted to let you know that Who is BeauPup? Pt. 2 and Puppy Play - The facts. Pt. 2 are in the making and will be posted very soon! =D
Farewell for now,
I look forward to reading your emails!
*waves paw*
Sunday, 27 November 2011
It's Time...
The other day Scruff featured the following video in their little news start up pop up news box. I must say, I was really impressed that they had featured something Australian at long last, and was even more impressed by the fact that it wasn't an advertisement for an up coming party or some shit like that! The video is a new advertising campaign that Get Up! Australia have developed, but is not yet on Australian TV. Please donate to help get the ad on Aussie TV, sign the petition and share this video (and my blog!!!! =P) with your friends and family!
Monday, 14 November 2011
Where is BeauPup?!
As you can see, it's been quite a while since I last posted. It's not because I've been lazy or lack of topics to write on, but simply because I've been a very busy little puppy!
Back in early September I entered myself into a karaoke competition down at my favourite bar and just four weeks ago the competition started. Every Wednesday night I get up on stage, in a costume appropriate to the song I'm singing or the theme for the week. So far we have had choose your own, pub songs, 80's, black divas and this week is rock anthems. I've done well to get this far! There have been a couple of videos taken of me while on stage, so once I get them uploaded I'll post a link
As well as Wednesday night karaoke, I've been going out on Friday nights for karaoke. It gives me a chance to practise my song for the up coming week.
Apart from being a total karaoke whore, there had been a fair amount of time spent with my brother pup, making new friends and just being a social butterfly.
Once this karaoke competition is over and done with, I will get back to posting on a more regular basis. =)
Tail wags to all.
Till next time....
Back in early September I entered myself into a karaoke competition down at my favourite bar and just four weeks ago the competition started. Every Wednesday night I get up on stage, in a costume appropriate to the song I'm singing or the theme for the week. So far we have had choose your own, pub songs, 80's, black divas and this week is rock anthems. I've done well to get this far! There have been a couple of videos taken of me while on stage, so once I get them uploaded I'll post a link
As well as Wednesday night karaoke, I've been going out on Friday nights for karaoke. It gives me a chance to practise my song for the up coming week.
Apart from being a total karaoke whore, there had been a fair amount of time spent with my brother pup, making new friends and just being a social butterfly.
Once this karaoke competition is over and done with, I will get back to posting on a more regular basis. =)
Tail wags to all.
Till next time....
Saturday, 12 November 2011
If A Dog Was The Teacher.
Author Unknown
If a dog was the teacher, you would learn stuff like:
- When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
- Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
- Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
- When it's in your best interest, practise obedience.
- Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
- Take naps. Stretch before rising.
- Run, romp, and play daily.
- Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
- Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
- On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
- On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
- When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
- No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout! Run right back and make friends.
- Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
- Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
- Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
- If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
- When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
If a dog was the teacher, you would learn stuff like:
- When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
- Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
- Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
- When it's in your best interest, practise obedience.
- Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
- Take naps. Stretch before rising.
- Run, romp, and play daily.
- Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
- Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
- On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
- On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
- When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
- No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout! Run right back and make friends.
- Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
- Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
- Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
- If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
- When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Puppy Play - The facts. Pt. 1
Note - This entry contains mild infrequent course language.
Today my pup brother, Kubby, was speaking to one of his pup friends who had been institutionalised because his nosey neighbour called the authorities while he was pupping out and told them that she thought he thought he was actually a dog (stupid bloody bitch!). To cut a long story short, this incident has fucked with him mentally and has caused a lot of stress. So in the hope that I can help people to understand a bit more about pup play and hopefully open some eyes, I will be writing on the facts of pup play over the upcoming weeks. Unfortunately, I don't have the time today to write too much, so instead, I will be taking some information from a site that I've referred a few people to in the past and they have found it helpful for them.
Just to clarify, the views and opinions in the following text are not of my own.
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Taken from http://nepups.org/drupal/node/14
What is puppy play?
Puppy play is when one person takes on the role of a pup or dog and another takes that of the handler or trainer. The pup acts like their canine counterpart and the trainer, for the most part, handles the pup like he would a biological pup.
It's not necessarily a sexual play, though it can be. For many it serves as a release of the animal part of them.
It is not bestiality: real animals are not involved.
Why do puppy play?
Because it's fun! More to the point it gives the pup an opportunity to shed off their human personality and take on the simple, carefree existence of a pup. Puppies like and get lots of attention. They also however receive some control from their Handler, while still expressing their animal instincts and desires.
The Handler also revives benefit from puppy play. Pups are always happy to see you and play fetch with you. They serve as a companion and friend. The Handler has the opportunity to establish dominance through training, while still allowing the pup some freedom, especially when playing.
What about humiliation?
For many pups, puppy play is not about humiliation. This does not mean they may not also enjoy humiliation, or that humiliation play is bad, but it tends not to be a part of puppy play. In many ways puppy play is much like training a biological pup. You wouldn't hit, kick, or abuse a new puppy to train him. Instead a firm but gentle approach is taken to training and discipline. Positive reinforcement is key; 'good boy' is spoken much more often than 'naughty pup' in puppy play.
What are the roles in puppy play?
There is no authoritative list of the roles in puppy play, but the most common names and meanings are these:
dogs are more interested in the dog persona: barking, being on all fours, the physical aspects of being a dog. They may be a more 'independent' pup.
pups are more about the canine head space then the physical. They think like a dog would, and crave attention like a puppy does.
alphas are the more aggressive, dominating pups. They will pose themselves as pack leaders, but will often also look after the pups in their pack.
Handlers are anyone the takes care of a pup. The one holding the leash per se.
Trainers train the pups to behave, do tricks. Trainer and Handlers may overlap.
Masters are usually the same as in other BDSM roles, they own the pups, and may or may not take part in the other roles.
biopup/biocanine – These terms refer to the biological animal (Canis lupus familiaris) to distinguish from the human animal.
What is pup headspace?
Headspace is hard to describe. It's the mental state you put on when you are doing puppy play. Dogs live in the moment, they do not think about the past or present. They act on instinct rather than rationality. Dogs are pack animals and seek attention from the other members of the pack. They look to the other dogs for leadership and guidance, and will assert their own if they do not find it. Maintaining headspace is about putting aside the human thoughts and desires and thinking instead about a pup's thoughts and desires.
Should I give my human pup dog food?
NO!!!!!
This question comes up a lot from those starting to get into puppy play. Despite what you may have heard, animal dog food is not fit for human consumption. Besides not meeting the dietary requirements of humans, there are many components such as bone meal and animal byproducts in dog food that simply aren't digestible by humans and could make you sick.
There are plenty of human foods that can serve as a substitute dog food. Cookies, crackers, anything bitesize your pup enjoys may be usable as treats. Cold canned beef stew is a perfect analog for wet dog food. Certain breakfast cereals look a lot like kibble (dry food). You can be creative and make your own food and treats.
Today my pup brother, Kubby, was speaking to one of his pup friends who had been institutionalised because his nosey neighbour called the authorities while he was pupping out and told them that she thought he thought he was actually a dog (stupid bloody bitch!). To cut a long story short, this incident has fucked with him mentally and has caused a lot of stress. So in the hope that I can help people to understand a bit more about pup play and hopefully open some eyes, I will be writing on the facts of pup play over the upcoming weeks. Unfortunately, I don't have the time today to write too much, so instead, I will be taking some information from a site that I've referred a few people to in the past and they have found it helpful for them.
Just to clarify, the views and opinions in the following text are not of my own.
---------------------------
Taken from http://nepups.org/drupal/node/14
What is puppy play?
Puppy play is when one person takes on the role of a pup or dog and another takes that of the handler or trainer. The pup acts like their canine counterpart and the trainer, for the most part, handles the pup like he would a biological pup.
It's not necessarily a sexual play, though it can be. For many it serves as a release of the animal part of them.
It is not bestiality: real animals are not involved.
Why do puppy play?
Because it's fun! More to the point it gives the pup an opportunity to shed off their human personality and take on the simple, carefree existence of a pup. Puppies like and get lots of attention. They also however receive some control from their Handler, while still expressing their animal instincts and desires.
The Handler also revives benefit from puppy play. Pups are always happy to see you and play fetch with you. They serve as a companion and friend. The Handler has the opportunity to establish dominance through training, while still allowing the pup some freedom, especially when playing.
What about humiliation?
For many pups, puppy play is not about humiliation. This does not mean they may not also enjoy humiliation, or that humiliation play is bad, but it tends not to be a part of puppy play. In many ways puppy play is much like training a biological pup. You wouldn't hit, kick, or abuse a new puppy to train him. Instead a firm but gentle approach is taken to training and discipline. Positive reinforcement is key; 'good boy' is spoken much more often than 'naughty pup' in puppy play.
What are the roles in puppy play?
There is no authoritative list of the roles in puppy play, but the most common names and meanings are these:
dogs are more interested in the dog persona: barking, being on all fours, the physical aspects of being a dog. They may be a more 'independent' pup.
pups are more about the canine head space then the physical. They think like a dog would, and crave attention like a puppy does.
alphas are the more aggressive, dominating pups. They will pose themselves as pack leaders, but will often also look after the pups in their pack.
Handlers are anyone the takes care of a pup. The one holding the leash per se.
Trainers train the pups to behave, do tricks. Trainer and Handlers may overlap.
Masters are usually the same as in other BDSM roles, they own the pups, and may or may not take part in the other roles.
biopup/biocanine – These terms refer to the biological animal (Canis lupus familiaris) to distinguish from the human animal.
What is pup headspace?
Headspace is hard to describe. It's the mental state you put on when you are doing puppy play. Dogs live in the moment, they do not think about the past or present. They act on instinct rather than rationality. Dogs are pack animals and seek attention from the other members of the pack. They look to the other dogs for leadership and guidance, and will assert their own if they do not find it. Maintaining headspace is about putting aside the human thoughts and desires and thinking instead about a pup's thoughts and desires.
Should I give my human pup dog food?
NO!!!!!
This question comes up a lot from those starting to get into puppy play. Despite what you may have heard, animal dog food is not fit for human consumption. Besides not meeting the dietary requirements of humans, there are many components such as bone meal and animal byproducts in dog food that simply aren't digestible by humans and could make you sick.
There are plenty of human foods that can serve as a substitute dog food. Cookies, crackers, anything bitesize your pup enjoys may be usable as treats. Cold canned beef stew is a perfect analog for wet dog food. Certain breakfast cereals look a lot like kibble (dry food). You can be creative and make your own food and treats.
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