Handler David (he/him) is a Handler based in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. As a member of and advocate for the pet play community, David likes to bring his inherent drive to support and care for those close to him to his practice as a Handler. David’s key accomplishments in the pet play community include his roles as co-leader of Utah Pets and Handlers (UPAH) and Dog Noises and his work to educate both within and outside of the pet play community on topics such as pet play, kink, and consent. As a soft Dom, David enjoys the duality being an affectionate caretaker to his pups by day and harnessing his Dominant side by night.

David’s personal mission in the pet play community is to bring forth positivity and continue to study and educate about the power of pet play, headspaces, and the impact of celebrating kink and queer lives. In his spare time, David enjoys learning, organizing, and audio production.

Have Questions?

Feel free to reach out to David at handlerdavid@proton.me.

Anthro Weekend Utah (AWU) is a furry convention based in Utah, United States. In 2025, AWU took place August 1st–3rd.

An Introduction to Pet Play Panel

David co-hosted a panel at AWU with his pup, Zander, entitled An Introduction to Pet Play. This panel was based on the post of the same name on this website, but added additional context and conversation about pet play and how to get started with it.

The panel took place on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 from 7:30–8:50 PM in Stratus 7 & 8.

Here’s the official description for the panel:

Have you ever heard terms like “pet play,” “pup play,” or seen someone in a vibrant-colored dog, cat, or some other hood, and wondered what that’s all about? This panel is the place for you! Join Handler David and Pup Zander for a crash course on pet play and its foundational concepts (followed by a Q&A) and leave ready to explore a new side of yourself!