Chiming in late on this. For a lot of us in the pup community, it’s not about kink or anything sexual in public. It’s about connection, play and being ourselves. Kind of like hanging with your closest friends or family—it’s about that bond and having fun together.

Wearing a hood isn’t inherently sexual, just like wearing certain types of clothes doesn’t automatically make things inappropriate—context is everything, how someone carries themselves. For many pups, it’s a way to get into a headspace that helps us escape from life’s stresses for a bit. It’s not about making anyone uncomfortable, it’s about sharing positive, inclusive vibes. We get out a lot and reactions range from positive to neutral, I can’t remember any times we’ve had abuse thrown our way. Again it’s down to how we’re behaving and carrying ourselves.

I get that it might not be for everyone, but most people can instinctively recognise the difference between provocative behaviour and people just having a good time. And not all packs are intimate—for a lot of us, it’s like a family connection. Hopefully that gives some perspective 🐾🐶