Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

categories: kittens, puppies, and ponies. Kitten play allows the submissive to
demonstrate feline characteristics, seductive mannerisms, and perhaps even a
streak of independence. Puppy play is more often than not characterized by
eager devotion, playfulness, mischievousness, collars and leashes. Pony
submissives typically fall into three categories themselves: cart ponies, riding
ponies, and show ponies. Cart ponies pull a small cart called a sulky, which
carries her owner. Riding ponies prefer to be ridden directly, either while on all
fours, or standing with the rider on her back or shoulders. Since this can be
problematic due to the rider’s weight, it is often simulated. Show ponies are all
about the dressage, and often wear very elaborate plumes, braids, harnesses,
bridles, and other decorative items.
A Pet submissive who assumes the roles of multiple types of pets is sometimes
known as a hybrid. It should also be noted that pet play is also sometimes used
by submissive-leaning switches to try out roles where disobedience is expected
and tolerated, such as the role of a disobedient puppy. Another point worth
noting is the fact that Pet play is frequently a Novice submissive’s first real
exposure to the D/s dynamic due to its low level of complexity and the relative
ease with which one can keep things on a nonsexual level. It is relatively
common among teenagers in online chat venues to be involved in pet play, either
as furries, or in other forms of role play. Parents of very young teens who are
furries just might want to ask themselves, “Who’s stroking that kitty?”
The Pseudo-sub
We mercilessly skewered the poor Tin Pot Dominant in the previous chapter, so
I suppose it is only fair that we devote equal time and disparagement to pseudosubmissives.
Frankly, I am often seriously conflicted on this particular topic.
After all, I truly do believe that it is ultimately the responsibility of the Dominant
to recognize these traits in any potential partner who may honestly and naively
believe that she really is a submissive. If he is sufficiently skilled or at least
lucky enough to recognize the warning signs, he can then make informed
decisions about their options and any potential relationship. His options may
include abandoning any attempt to forge a relationship, accepting her as she is in
a non-D/s relationship dynamic, or attempting to train her as a submissive.
Learning that your potential partner is a pseudo-submissive can be a rather messy
and incredibly painful process for everyone concerned. Typically, the pseudosub
is someone who may be fairly new to the lifestyle and doesn’t quite