Common Pup Language in the Pup Play Community
Hood / Muzzle
Gear worn on the head that pups the human into the pup mindspace. Usually made out of neoprene or leather.
Collar
Usually signifies that a pup is taken or has a handler/trainer
Mitts / Knee Pads / Paws
Padded and worn on the hands and knees to help with being on all fours.
Pack
A group of pups and handlers
Scratches / Pets
Who doesn’t like being pet and have their back scratched? *wags tail* Always ask a pup/handler before you pet them.
Treat
“Who’s been a good boy?” Often little snacks given as a treat to pups for doing something good.
Tail
Come as insertable or on-belt.*wags wags*
Toys
Any other toy used to play with a pup (sexual or non-sexual)
Flag / Hanky
A flag or hanky with pups, bones or paws helps get the message across that you’re into pup play (specially when not wearing a hood/muzzle). Also, certain colors may mean different things.
Mosh
When a whole group of puppies get together and play.
Boop
A loving tap on a pups nose.
Pups / Puppy
Someone who identifies with that headspace. They are more about the canine head space than the physical, though physical aspects may and do come into it as well.
Dog / Doggio
Someone who identifies more with the obedient side and less playful side.
Dogboy Puppyboy
Someone who identifies as both a puppy and as a boy. A boy is someone who is a bit more submissive.
Alphas
Are the more dominating pups. They will pose themselves as pack leaders, but will often also look after the pups in their pack.
Beta
Any pup who is submissive to their Alpha
Omega
The most submissive role in a pack structure
Stray / Uncollared
A pup who is not wearing a collar
Slavepup
Someone who is into very intense play, and they are pretty much owned by their handler.
Devildog
Someone who was or is in the military.
Pigpup
Is into grungeplay.
Service dog
Someone who is looking to make others very happy with their service.
Handlers
Anyone the takes care of a pup. The one holding the leash or controls the pup.
Trainers
Someone who takes in puppies and trains them.
Master / Mistress
Someone generally very dominant.
Daddy / Mommy
It’s more of a family and loving relationship.