Puppy Gear
The material equipment associated with Puppy Play, including hoods, mitts, tails and related items.
Definition
Puppy Gear covers the equipment worn or used in Puppy Play — most prominently the Pup Hood or Pup Mask, Pup Mitts, tails, harnesses, collars and knee pads. Gear supports both persona and headspace, and often carries significant personal or Pack meaning.
Historical background
A distinctive Puppy Gear aesthetic developed alongside Puppy Play, with dedicated makers and traditions arising in leather and neoprene.
Discussion
Gear preferences vary widely between Pups and Packs. Some emphasise full outfits; others use minimal signalling gear. Neither approach is more correct.