Puppy 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.

There are many reasons why people get into puppy play: some are attracted by its kinkiness; others enjoy feeling safe and protected like they would if they were really pets; some just want to try something new.

Puppy play can be enjoyed by people of any gender, orientation and kink level. It's historically considered to be a BDSM kink, even though lately it became an entirely independent subculture.

The history of puppy play goes back thousands of years--it's been recorded in Native American tribes such as the Lakota Sioux, who referred to it as "huhuza" (meaning "to act like an animal")....