#beastmastery

BUT if you instead keep walking on without looking at the dog, turn your body sideways or even all the way around so your back is to them you send a very clear doggy message “No thanks”

Now, this will confuse the dog, they’ve always gotten attention for jumping, so you will see what we call in the biz an “extinction burst”, which is basically just the dog saying ok but if try Harder I will get what I want. It is crucial you do not give in! Do not yell at the dog or turn to face them or use your hands to create space. If you really want to create space (GENTLY) use your hips (or shoulders if they can get That high on you) to push them aside. Don’t look at them. Go sit down, talk to your friend like the most annoying dog in the world isn’t annoying you so bad rn.

Later, when the dog settles down THEN you can give pats (or continue to ignore if thts what ud like!). If they get excited and start jumping again once again the protocol is to Ignore. If you can get your friend on board with this it’ll get easier every visit, if you can’t,, it may take the dog like 5 min every visit to remember “oh yeah this person doesn’t like when I do that” but you will eventually see better boundaries! This I swear

I wanted to make a quick list of different ideas for Beastmasters in WoW RP, both to help myself decide on what I want to play and perhaps help others decide what kind of archetype they would like to play as well. Bear in mind there are no set in stone rules for RP, there can be overlap between archetypes and any race can be any archetype they wish but these might give some neat ideas.

1: The Wanderer: This is probably the most famous kind of Beastmaster, individuals that forsake civilization for the wilderness and the other races for beasts as companions. Notable examples include the Mok’nathal Rexxar.

2: The Faux Druid: These are Beastmasters that have an incredible connection to nature that is as close as the Druids even if they aren’t as magically gifted. The balance of nature is of the upmost importance to them and they will defend the wild with deadly force if need be. Notable examples include Night Elf rangers and the Farstriders.

3: The K-9 Unit: These are Beastmasters that lend their skills in a militaristic manner to their cause, similarly to Military and Police K-9 units in the real world. Notable examples include Human and Worgen hound masters.

4: The Lion Tamer: These are Beastmasters that use their beasts as their greatest commodity and/or weapon and little else, often not caring for the beast as an individual and more a tool to be used like a gun would be. They often catch and supply beasts for war, gladiator matches and private buyers. Notable examples include Goblin animal traffickers. 

5: The Zoologist: These are Beastmasters that feel a strong connection to beasts through study and whose motivation is often knowledge and understanding their subject. No known examples come to mind but I can see Gnomes, Dwarves or Blood Elves fitting this archetype well.