Hey there Pups. Today I was reading a post of a blogger I have gotten to know over time.
Jack of “We Don’t Know Jack” is an avid tumblr as well as a 24/7 slave to his master who lives on a different continent to him. As a note, while Jack frequently referes to himself as “pup” he is not a human pup Jack uses “pup” as a term of affection and reference to his submissive state.
One of the interesting parts of Jack’s blogs is regular questions from which he answers in a frank and upfront manner. This opens up many interesting dialogs that help shed light onto the unique interactions between a master and his slave.
While I believe that human pup play is different to the slave/master relationship there are many similarities that are worthy of discussion, which brings me to today’s question asked of Jack:
Would you risk diabetes if your Master ordered you to continue with your bulking diet?
To clarify, part of Jack’s relationship is that of growing bigger, stronger under the guidance of his master.
This question is an important as it defines the responsibility a master has when taking ownership of a pup, whether that be a human pup or a slave. While there is a handing over of power from a pup to a master there is also a responsibility for that master to care and honour that trust.
For me one of the most important bonds you can have with a Master is the trust that is exchanged in the gift of power from pup to Master, and the gift of care that is given back to a pup.
The adage of “a pup is for life” is vital in the relationship between a pup and his master. For a pup to grow strong there has to be consistent and reliable feedback. This allows the pup to learn and understand their role. A worthy master will encourage and stretch the abilities of a pup to help them reach their potential.
An abusive relationship often includes inconsistent messages, unrealistic expectations or worse, physical or mental abuse of the pup but also the trust that has been gifted.
Having grown up with dogs all my life it’s easy to pick a happy, stable dog and one who has been abused.
While 100% puppy devotion is a wonderful dream there has to be a point where a pup can back out of pup space to be able to talk to their master, human to human if something is not safe or concerning.
It is in the knowing, and understanding that a pup has the ability to do this simple act, as well as knowing that your master will only ever want the best for you that makes for a strong bond between master and pup.
Anything other then this is abuse.
What are your thoughts?
Gpup
Gpup,
Its amazing that you would post this as I was dealing with a similar situation of trust with my new Owner. Something was brought to my attention and I was really concerned until I spoke with him about what was on my mind. I feel that I have gotten closer to him through talking out my fears and my concerns than just holding them in and not saying anything. I feel that the bond between owner and pup is one that is abused all to often and to find an owner that is willing to go to any lengths to put their pup at ease is a owner to keep for life. Just my thoughts.