Recently, an American expat contacted me for a pet play session in Shanghai. For this particular encounter, I drew inspiration from the documentary The Girl Who Talked to Dolphins, which explores the unique bond between a researcher and a dolphin. Inspired by this, I decided to craft an experience where my submissive would take on the role of a dolphin — an obedient, playful creature under my command. I named him Peter for the session, channeling the spirit of the dolphin in the documentary.
I discovered that he had a private swimming pool at his home, the perfect setting for him to fully immerse himself in his new role and bring it to life with authenticity. As soon as he entered the water, I gave him his first command: “Swim for me, Peter.” His body moved with hesitant grace, trying to mimic the fluid, almost instinctive motions of a dolphin. I could see him focus, his eyes locked on mine as I guided him through the space. I could feel the shift in his demeanor as he fell into character, becoming more fluid, more responsive with each movement.
I instructed him to swim in tight circles, his body arching in the water like a dolphin's dorsal fin slicing through the surface. I guided him with my voice, commanding him to dive under the water and resurface, just as a dolphin would do when it feels its owner's presence. I rewarded him with gentle pats and praises when he obeyed, calling him a “good dolphin” and encouraging his submission with each motion. I let the water serve as both a playground and a test of his obedience. The pool became a world where he was stripped of human ego, forced to respond only to my voice and commands.
At times, I coaxed him closer with treats, urging him to leap and “catch” the reward from my hands, like a playful dolphin jumping for fish. I made sure to remind him that his actions were not just for my amusement, but to reaffirm the bond between us. There were moments when I used a whistle to call him, just as a trainer might do to signal a dolphin's performance. He obeyed with precision, his body almost instinctively responding to the sound, as though he truly believed he was under my control, submerged in a world where he was the animal, and I was the dominant force that commanded his every action.