IPTC Weekend 2025

Pet Roundtable – Presented by: Gus Gus
Friday 3PM-4PM in the Theatre
I host pet round tables at various events and locations, providing a safe space for both pet and non-pet individuals to discuss the intricacies of pet play. We delve into topics such as the role of pet play within the broader leather/bear communities,the overlap between little play and pet play, and the diverse range of pet personas and their potential benefits for everyday life.

Expanding Our Options – Presented by: Sir Ducky
Friday 4:15PM-5:15PM in the Theatre
Do I need or must I have…? Is a common opening to questions related to Puppy and Kink play and quite often when we are looking to expand out skills, tools, and toys. Whether we are new players or experienced kinksters, we often like to try new things and expand our personal collections. This discussion style class is an opportunity to share our own insights, options, and out of the box alternatives to “off the rack/shelf” items commonly used within Puppy/Kink interactions.

Kink on a Budget – Presented by: Sir Joe
Friday 5:30PM-6:15PM in the Theatre
Kink on a budget is a class that explores the kink world outside the vendor box; from commercial hardware stores, to the $5 and below, to the restaurant you are going to later. 2 hair ties, and a set of chopsticks is a good place to start!

Pawtism – Presented by: Hunter
Saturday 12PM-1PM in the Locker Room
Neurodivergency and Petplay. Well go over updates to the DSM-5, why a ND person might enjoy petplay, and how you can accommodate pets that may be on the spectrum.

Daddy Says You’re Grounded – Presented by: Sir Joe
Saturday 12:15PM-1:00PM in the Theatre
Neurodivergency and Petplay. Well go over updates to the DSM-5, why a ND person might enjoy petplay, and how you can accommodate pets that may be on the spectrum.

Depths of Sounding – Presented by: Sir Jonathan
Saturday 2PM-3PM in the Theatre
Sounding is another kink that we have adopted from the medical world. Find out where it originated from, the various styles and how you can utilize it in your play. How to discuss the safety and consent before you dive in.

Breath Play and Throat Play 101 – Presented by: Chipper Dane & Pup Dyson
Saturday 4:30PM-5:15PM in the Locker Room
Provide a detailed perspective of factors that contribute to a successful and fulfilling breath-play and throat-training scene, including the anatomical and psychological factors that lead to sexual gratification from the act, the necessity for clear and consistent non-verbal communication, the enhancement of the scene by incorporating sensory deprivation, the value of praise and goal-setting, and tips for proper aftercare.

How to Form a Pack Where You Thrive, Not Just Survive – Presented by: Atlas & Dikaia
Saturday 4:15PM-5:15PM in the Theatre
Participants will be introduced to the essentials of pack formation and guided through prototypical examples of how alphas, betas, omegas, pups without named roles, and handlers establish their found families using a pack structure. Best practices and case studies from the presenters’ 10+ years of combined experience in pack life will be presented to illustrate relatable good and bad examples of pack dynamics and ethical non-monogamy, as well as to allow attendees to consider how they would respond in situations they are likely to encounter as a pack member. Attendees will be invited to share their experiences with pack life.

Hands on Handling – Presented by: Pup Neil
Saturday 5:30PM-6:30PM in the Locker Room
This intro level handling class will teach easy to apply techniques for handling in public moshes and similar spaces where you may not know everyone going in or have a chance for detailed prenegotiation. If you’ve ever wanted to handle at a public mosh but didn’t know anybody or weren’t sure where to start, this class is for you (or if you are just some critter that wants to try getting handled in a safe space you are welcome here too).

Sugar Cubes & Huberd’s – Presented by: Princess
Sunday 10:30AM-11:30AM in Meeting Room 200
It’s an intro to leather ponies class (applicable to other pets in leather settings too though) – the description as follows “ Does the sight of chaps at your local leather bar make you feel things? Are you now thinking about how nicely those chaps go with your leather reigns? Are you a good pony? Well, good take a sugar cube you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about navigating leather space with blinders on (literally)! Trot into being your most authentic self in every space with a little help from leather and a bit of inner dressage – discover, hold space for, love, and honor YOUR inner leather pony.”

Knowing and Becoming Your Animal – Presented by: Asami
Sunday 11:45AM-12:45PM in the Locker Room
Getting into pet play is the easy part, but achieving headspace (or a state of mind different from your everyday “vanilla” life) for both pets and handlers can be challenging. This discussion based, all-levels class will cover some of the basics, while focusing on diving deep into what drives and motivates our animal selves, forms of non-verbal communication, and how to dress for success. So please come with your experiences and questions, as we traverse the wild landscape of the subconscious!

Solitude+ – Presented by: Jace the Caveat
Sunday 12:15PM-1:15PM in Meeting Room 200
An open discussion on relationships – “Solitude+” helps participants build a personal toolbox of skills so they can approach their next relationship with confidence & clarity.

Empowerment Through Humiliation – Presented by: Pup Roger
Sunday 1PM-2PM in the Locker Room
Whether it be wedgies, swirlies, or being “forced” to hump your kitchen trash can, humiliation can take many forms. But, what keeps eager submissives returning to these embarrassing tasks and scenarios? In this workshop, Pup Roger will discuss some perspectives on humiliation, and how one can find the experience of embarrassment and degradation actually quite empowering. We’ll also discuss fun ways to explore humiliation play for those new to the kink.

Body Mechanics – Presented by: Sir Ducky
Sunday 1:30PM-2:30PM in Meeting Room 200
Should I? Can I? These are common questions in Puppy and Kink play. Whether it is our boy being played or we are interacting with another’s body, it is helpful to have a general understanding of how bodies move and are put together. This class is an opportunity to get a broad insight into body mechanics and how RACK [Risk Aware Consensual Kink] and SSC [Safe, Sane, and Consensual] act as guideposts for fun.

From Basic to Bold: Making Your Kink Classes Gold – Presented by: Dikaia
Sunday 2:45PM-3:45PM in Meeting Room 200
This “teach the teachers”-type class is meant for kink educators of all experience levels who want to enhance their teaching skills and improve the effectiveness of their kink classes. We’ll look at educational approaches that have been successful within kink, as well as research-supported practices that have good kinky potential. The desired outcome of this course is that participants will begin to formulate and/or refine their teaching philosophy and pedagogy. No previous teaching experience is required to attend.