PW: Bonjour!, pupper! Welcome aboard. Please, introduce yourself.

VALKO: Hi, I'm Steven. I was born on January 9th 2006. I was born in La Teste-de-Buch in the Bordeaux region of France. I've lived in the Landes in Souprosse, a small village in the countryside for fifteen years. I have been a pup since May 20, 2024. My name is Valko!

PW: How did you get your pup name?

VALKO: According to my complex and extraordinary story, I found inspiration in Valkyrie, a female warrior. I chose the masculine form when considering my tale, giving Valko a young puppy battling for independence. I have battled, and I continue to fight.

“No matter what life throws at you, don't give up. Trust yourself, keep smiling, spread joy, help those in need, and keep your mind wide open. AWROOOO!!!”

PW: How did you get involved in pup-play?

VALKO: I am a pretty open-minded person who practices BDSM, and I had already heard about it on social media. On a dating site, a handler messaged me: "You seem like a very good submissive and very docile. Have you considered trying pup-play?" Since then, I have inquired and I realized that I had definitely found my place. In May 2024, I went to a discovery pup-play session at his home in Bordeaux, and I immediately knew that I wanted more.

PW: What kind of pup are you? How might other pups describe you?

VALKO: I am a fairly calm and confident puppy, but I do have "crazy" moments when I play with other puppies. I like to make others laugh, to make them happy. Other pups will probably describe me as a cute and funny pup.

PW: Are you more attracted to the sexual or platonic side of puppy play?

VALKO: I like the sexual side because of the roleplay. I get completely dominated and let myself be carried away. I also appreciate the platonic aspect. Exploring and playing with the other pups makes me feel loved and appreciated. That's something I don't experience as a simple human.

PW: What do you find most attractive in a pup?

VALKO: Since I'm an omega pup, I like to find the dominant side in other pups. I obey their commands, serving them and getting rewarded for it. I prefer open-minded pups without overly strict limits where nothing can be done. I love all puppies, both their playful and cute sides.

PW: What is Valko's best quality?

VALKO: I'd say his listening skills and the way he comforts others. Despite setbacks, he consistently overcomes them, finds answers to all issues, and helps others get back up on their feet.

PW: What don't you like about him?

VALKO: His tendency to keep his troubles to himself bothers me. His heart is in helping others, yet he never confides and finds it hard to say how he really feels.

PW: Where do you live? Is this a good place for pup-play? Is your city LGBTQ+ friendly?

VALKO: Unfortunately, being in a small community makes it difficult for me to thrive. Especially in Landes, they are not open-minded at all. The Landes, like most other rural areas, stick to tradition. I am aware that the area is not LGBTQ+ friendly and not suitable for playing with other pups, despite its beautiful terrain being appropriate for them.

PW: Do you belong to a pack? Do you have any pup friends?

VALKO: I've been adopted for a few months, and my master is really the best. Without him, I wouldn't be here. My handler/master is starting to grow a pack. I am also a part of a small pup group in Toulouse, not Toulouse Fetish, but a smaller one. There I've made lots of pup friends and had some wonderful encounters.

PW: Have you come out of the closet? As a puppy?

VALKO: In fact, pup-play helped me come out of the closet, and has given me self-confidence, even if I still have a lot to learn.

PW: What do you do to enter Valko's headspace?

VALKO: Whenever I have the opportunity, I literally think like a puppy. Even though it's not obvious to anyone else, I live and think as Valko. Becoming Valko was like a rebirth for me, a way of discovering my true personality.

PW: What do you like to do in your human life?

VALKO: I like to read because it is a way for me to escape reality and put my problems aside. I also love gastronomy. I often visit restaurants to try new flavors. Soon I will start playing tennis again. I played for two years but had to stop due to high school.

PW: If you suddenly became the second richest man on Earth, what would you do with your money?

VALKO: I would build an ecological village for pups, with everything they'd need. It is already one of my future projects for 2030. Then I would give some to certain charities.

PW: Finish this sentence. "I love ______"

VALKO: I love life! These days, it is challenging to navigate life. But despite everything, you have to know how to make the most of it. Never give up, and keep your head held high. There will always be someone who cares.

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