Handlers

Hear additional stories of pups and people welcoming newcomers into pet-play spaces and learn how to improve first-time visits for everyone.

Hear stories of pups and people welcoming newcomers into pet-play spaces and learn how to improve first-time visits for everyone.

Puppy titles are popular and maybe kind of a big deal. We bark about the contests: what they mean, how they work, and how to prepare for one.

Curious what puppy play is all about? Learn what it is, how it works, where it came from, and where it's going.

Human puppies often associate themselves with specific canine breeds. Learn how important (or not) they are and get ideas for how to pick one.

“Hi, I’m _____. Good to meet you!” Our names are usually the first things we tell other people about ourselves. And the names we go by often tell folks about us, our personalities, or our interests. In only a word or two, we give people glimpses into who we are […]

Critter play is dominated by puppies who are cisgendered gay men. In this episode, we hear from outliers — non-mainstream folks from TCI3.

Pet play is great for the pets, but what about for a handler? In this episode, I talk with three handlers to learn the allure…and the tricks.

How does pet play relate to mental health? Turns out, it goes both ways: Escapist play can help alleviate — or sometimes become — problems.

This one’s all about collars: what they mean, how they work, and why people wear them. We’ll talk history, significance, and meaning with pups and humans alike.