Masters - My Advice

Misbehavior:
Communicate often with your slave, ask what she thinks she needs, and avoid allowing her the option to misbehave. Reward often for good behavior, even if just saying that you are pleased with her. Often the acknowledgement that the task was done properly, a thanks, or that you are proud of them, will be plenty to reward your slave. If she does something well, without being asked, or some other thing that pleases you, be sure to reward with something appropriate.
Sometimes your slave may feel like she is not serving you enough. Remind her that she should be thinking what she could do to please you at all moments of her life. If she does your shopping, supplying a properly stocked kitchen and making sure that you never run out of toiletries is something that helps you greatly; remind her. Remind her that when she is out in public, at community events, and online she is representing you and her behavior reflects on you. Every thing she does can be viewed as serving you, if she says she does not serve you enough, remind her, firmly. This will open her eyes and help avoid having a pesky, mis-behaving slave.
Your slave may also act up out of a need for her favorite kind of play, most notably, pain. This often is subconscious, however frustrating to all. If your slave is a masochist, do not punish with pain. Avoiding humiliation is also suggested, as this form of play may have more of a love-hate relationship with your slave that she may not realize. Ignoring, corner time, addition of duties, writing lines, and refusing to allow her to serve you may be better punishment. If your slave identifies as a pet, and you wish her to view her cage as a safe or happy place, do not place your slave in the cage for punishment. Be sure the punishment fits the offense.
Be sure to constantly improve your life as well as hers with the things you assign. If she is to have a work out routine, help yourself become more fit as well. Follow a healthy diet if you expect her to as well. Learn new techniques, and improve on your current skills. If your slave sees that you require much more of her than you do of herself, it will likely cause issues-resentment of you or herself, destruction of her self-image, and misbehavior are only some of the things.

Bonding:
One great way to bond is to shop for new toys together. Picking out new things, or even just browsing, can make you both aroused and ready to play. Making toys or furniture together can be even better-you can save a little money, spend time together, and end up with a new toy that you both already feel a connection to, and can make your play more intimate.
Having rituals for your slave can be very satisfying. If there is something you’d like to happen often or in reaction to another thing, add them to your relationship. Perhaps you want your slave to great you from work in a certain way, or to clean you after intimacy. These things can be a constant reminder of her ownership, and will please you.


Gifts:
Anything you give your slave will be very treasured, so be mindful of what you give. Distinguish between things that are yours always and for her to wear/use (such as your collar-most Masters retain collars after the relationship has ended to do with as they will) and which things are gifts for her to keep forever. Be very careful of giving permanent markings, scarification, piercings, or tattoos to slaves. These things will be on her for the rest of her life. Also be sure that your slave takes very good care of these, as an infection may cause unwanted scarring and may cause other complications. For example, an infected genital piercing will take longer to heal and may cause permanent nerve damage, and will put the date that you can have sex again further away.

Scenes, Aftercare, and Chemicals:
Be sure both of you are getting enough play to stay satisfied. Do not forget that womens’ bodies are constantly in hormonal change. Some days she may be able to take more pain, others less, sometimes drastically so. Be aware of her mental state before doing any mind-fucks or inflicting emotional pain. Adjust your play accordingly. Make sure your slave has eaten recently and is well hydrated before beginning play.
During play, endorphins and adrenaline can flood both players. A session also is dehydrating and leads to low blood sugar. Many bottoms also become very chilled after playing, sometimes before the scene is over. Over time, you will learn what your slave needs from you for aftercare. If she is experienced with BDSM, she may already know, and will tell you. If she is inexperienced, my suggestions are to cover her and have her sit or lie down somewhere safe, in your view. Have her drink water and eat. Avoid sugar, especially refined sugars. Hold her, or sit near her, and talk about what she liked, what she didn’t like, and anything else that comes up. After an extremely intense scene, consider allowing your slave to sleep next to you if she sleeps elsewhere normally, if she desires this. Having sex or an orgasm can bring a further closeness and renew the flood of chemicals. Being alone is one of the fastest ways to lead to sub-drop, which is generally attributed to a crash in endorphins, blood sugar, emotional trauma, or a combination. The next day, allow her time to do pleasurable things, such as go out to lunch with friends. Also, requiring exercise the next few days will boost endorphins again. Eating properly the next few days is also essential.