{"product_id":"understanding-human-puppy-play-mike-defta-9798277342701","title":"Understanding Human Puppy Play: For Families, Professionals and Curious Humans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat do you do when someone you love tells you they're into puppy play? You read. You ask. You listen.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Human Puppy Play\u003c\/b\u003e is an educational, compassionate, and accessible guide for parents, therapists, partners, and anyone curious about this often misunderstood identity and practice. Written by clinical psychologist and community member Mike Defta, this book blends professional insight with lived experience to demystify human puppy play, its roots, emotional meaning, and its place in modern identity and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a family member seeking understanding, a professional looking for informed language and context, or a curious human exploring the richness of human connection, this book offers a grounded and open-hearted perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cultural and psychological history of puppy play\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflections on identity, role-play, masking, and self-discovery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal stories from pups, handlers, and pack members\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional guidance on consent, neurodivergence, and safe space\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dedicated chapter for parents, written with clarity and care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the chapter for parents: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"You don't have to understand everything right away. You don't have to have the perfect words. What matters is showing your child or sibling that your love isn't conditional. That you are still here. That their world may feel strange to you, but they themselves are not strangers. Curiosity is love in action. So ask. Read. And breathe. This is just another part of getting to know the person you've loved all along.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guidebook, a bridge, and a voice of empathy, \u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Human Puppy Play\u003c\/b\u003e helps readers of all backgrounds find connection, clarity, and maybe even a bit of joy along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Defta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798277342701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Mike Defta","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447246008575,"sku":"9798277342701","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_84a6ba09-c5f3-43b8-9d78-7d72bc27b891.jpg?v=1777229823","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-human-puppy-play-mike-defta-9798277342701","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}