A Question to the BDSM Community
May 6, 2008 by Sylvanus
We are animal lovers and thinking of getting a dog. Our question: how do dogs react to beatings? As in, when you are disciplining your submissive, does to dog react in a negative, mood-breaking way? Inquiring minds and all that…
I’d imagine it’d depend on the dog (or cat, mine jumps up on the bed anytime I squeal :P).
Breeds which tend towards possessiveness, if they take to Mina, might certainly break the mood. I would look at that aspect of the breed profile before you decide what type you’d like to get.
ABSOLUTELY- dogs are hard wired to react to situations - depending on the breed and its nature can react aggressively, submissively, but can guarantee that it will get upset either way. I would definitely NOT recommend having a dog around if you are indulging in something that uses violence - will trigger instincts.
I am a VERY experienced dog owner - and would keep a dog away from heavy scenes for sure!
Even restraining it will create issues with a dog - which may want to participate/attack/defend - its the nature of the animal.
I would agree with the above commentator that you should also do your homework in terms of what you want in a dog and the breed; breed characteristics are pertinant to each breed - to a greater or lesser extent - i.e. do you want a guard dog, a friendly dog, a suck, a cuddler, how much time is spent with the dog, away from the dog …etc.
we have 2 dogs, and i think it depends on the dogs demeanor itself. one will bark at us if he is in the room and the other will cower in the room if he is nearby. needless to say, like a child, we try to protect them from these things that they obviously can not understand and make sure they are not around during a scene. don’t let it deter you getting a don though…they are such a special part of our family…and more collars and leashes to go around
xx, m
Let me first say… that this was a little question we had in our minds and were curious as to what people had to share as personal experience. Personally, we do know that all breeds react differently… some are submissive and will cower and some are dominant and will “guard”. We of course would never engage in such rough activity in front of the dog. LOL. Doors would be closed. We are looking into taking in a rescued shelter dog. She is small and very sweet. She immediately looks and acts as the submissive type. We are undecided as to whether or not we want to take in the additional responsibility. Let me also say that I am well skilled and knowledgeable in the care and training of canids *smiles* So we will take this new addition in under great consideration and not blindly.
that would be wonderful! I appreciate greatly the fact you guys are thinking this through- it is certaintly no kindness to a dog that has already experienced loss, abuse and neglect to get a taste of heaven (its own home, love and caring) only to have people turn around and decide its not what they want!
Every single one of my animals are rescues - including my two dogs (both shepherds), 4 cats, a rabbit (yes, a rescue, someone had dumped this domestic tiny rabbit and he was starving, injured and frightened to death when we found him) and a guinea pig (which admitedly, we bought as a companion for Commander Bun Bun).
But most dogs adjust very well to the busy schedules we all live today - keep us posted!
I’m not a submissive but things can get pretty wild at times. My Maltese freaks when I’m just getting hugged or kissed by my partner. The beagles, couldn’t care less. During actual playtime, I give the beagles a treat and they are blissfully unaware of our activities. The Maltese is given his “girlfriend” (a stuffed animal) and is allowed to stay in the room where we have our fun and he has his. For some reason, even during screaming orgasms and bed thrashing sex, he’s fine. But hug or kiss me, he turns into a savage beast. A 9 pound savage beast but beast he is! LOL
selkie
yes we have been giving it much thought. We did decide to take the little girl in and she has had her first night with us. She was a perfect angel sleeping in her doggy bed all night instead of with us in our own. I know Master would not approve, though the cat is allowed to do so. The only problem we have right now is that the dog and cat are hissing and growling with each other. We hope that they just come to a civil agreement and learn to just deal with each other’s presence. The dog is a scaredy cat right now lol so the cat pretty much rules at the moment. I don’t expect them to be best friends but I do hope they can just deal with living with each other.
xoxoxox mina
nitebyrd
We shall see what happens when we have sex with the dog around. So far she hasn’t reacted at all when Master and I have kissed or hugged. She’s only tried to get her share in as well.
xoxoxox mina
We have two dogs that are not allowed to sleep in our room, no matter what is happening there… they aren’t disturb by nothing, but get quite excited playing with each other every time we cuddle or kiss… It is kind of cute, but also a little disturbing as they seem to enjoy doing it between our legs…
We have 2 dogs at home, a shar pei puppy about a year old and a doblerman/chow mix who is 9, both dogs have been fine given what they have been exposed to. Generally we lock ourselves in our basement for playtime, but they do come down occasionally. So far they have been great about it. We were worried about the older dog when we first started because he was adopted for an abusive home and didn’t really like men. Seems I’ve taught him that not all men are bad, heh.
-Homis
My dog would have ripped the head off of anyone that tried that with me, so I dont recomend that.
Your dog could have an outside kennel for those erm moments, but even then, since they are also often quite intuitive….
I don’t let dogs stay in the room when sex is going on. They get too interested anyway. And my bdsm games would most certainly freak any dog I ever owned.
/ 2 cents