AZ Puppy Weekend, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

05/01/2026

check out our contestant's raffle baskets available this weekend at the AZ Puppy and Trainer Contest!

More will be available from community members. See the full lineup on Friday May 1 at the kickoff party at and May 2 at

04/28/2026

Once again, the Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest will be hosted by Emcee Pup Lexxi! Get to know them (if you don't already)...

Pup Lexxi's journey as a pup started in January 2023 upon the delivery of a pink, mass-produced pup hood. They now wear neon colors to represent their energetic and upbeat puppy attitude and they love to glow on blacklight lit dancefloors. They are a non-binary Latino, and respond to any pronouns. They are a dancer, a performer, an event producer, a party promoter, a show producer, and a packmate. They perform dance, lipsync, burlesque, and acrobatics across Phoenix and the whole Southwest, USA. They also proudly plan and facilitate lively social experiences with a focus on dancing, k1nk education, the pup community, and fun, including the Milkshake Ball, the Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest, Faux Paws, and formerly Bark! After Dark. Their goal is to bring a smile to your face and help you feel at home in our community, where all the puppy brothers, sisters, and siblings from all backgrounds belong!

Come hang out with Pup Lexxi and all the community as we watch six amazing contestants bare their souls to earn the right to be a 2026 Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest titleholder!

04/28/2026

What is included in a Microsponsorship?

- Your ticket to the AZPTC.
- Reserved table seating at the AZPTC.
- Invitation to the VIP dinner at 6pm Saturday May 1 (immediately after the contest.)
- Your supporting of the contest (about $25 sponsor dollars!)

Sales end Friday for advance tickets and VIP Microsponsorships. Day-of sales are $15 at the door!

Get tickets and more info in the link in our bio!

04/27/2026

Aiding our judging team this year will be our Tallymaster. Their role is to be an independent, unbiased scorekeeper and determine who will be our 2026 AZ Puppy & Trainer Contest titleholders! Our 2026 Tallymaster is Lillith Lieyll!

Lilith Lieyll is a Phoenix leather community leader, House matriarch, and a co-founder of the renewed Arizona Women of Leather. Lilith has lived the M/s lifestyle for 6 years on both sides of the slash and got started in the Phoenix Leather community 4 years ago. She learned under Master Adam, Mr. Nutowne Leather 2025, who gifted Lilith her boots and vest and introduced her to the Arizona Men of Leather. In absence of an active Leather Woman's club, Lillith found fellowship and community with AML where she felt honored to be welcomed despite being a woman. When volunteering at an AML event, she met Gaby, a former president of the defunct Arizona Women of Leather. Together, Lilith and Gaby re-formed the Arizona Women of Leather, and has seen it double in membership since. She continues to volunteer for AML, served as a leader in the new AWOL, and is also the proud Matriarch of her House, Cult Lieyll.

Come watch the 2026 AZ Puppy & Trainer Contest live on Saturday May 2. More information in our bio!

04/25/2026

This year (and we plan to do this every year from now on) we selected an everyday pup in our community to join the judge's panel. Meet Pup Sunset, Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest judge and your "Community Judge."

BARKBARKBARK! Pup Sunset is an Arizona local, professional sunset admirer, and enthusiastic fan of long walks wherever his services are needed. He's been in the pup community for a little under two years and was lucky enough to be introduced to it through AZ Puppy 2024 Pup Stitch when they judged the LA Puppy contest and let Sunset tag along for the adventure. Sunset also had the privilege of attending IPTC 2025 in Chicago, which only made his tail wag harder for this community. He is still learning, growing, and finding his place, but he is excited to lend a helping paw in the community, share good energy, and keep trotting forward as the Arizona pup community. He is proud to be your "community judge" for the 2026 Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest.

Pup Sunset rounds our team of six incredible judges who will pick the 2026 Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest titleholders. Come see it happen live on May 2. Check the link in our bio!

04/25/2026

Introducing Pup Spyke Mazrim, a Arizona Puppy and Trainer Contest Judge 2026.

Pup Spyke Mazrim is Pup Montréal 2025 and a member of the Mazrim Pack. His journey in the pup and handler community has always been driven by connection, creativity, and the belief that our spaces should be welcoming to everyone.

He is the co creator of the Sniff-Off contest, a project born from the desire to celebrate playful competition while strengthening the bonds within our community. He loves building moments where pups and handlers can express themselves freely, whether that’s through a wag, a growl, or a proud bark.

For Spyke, this community is about creating safer spaces where every voice or every bark matters. Because when pups feel safe to be themselves, that’s when the magic of the community truly comes alive.

Pup Spyke is traveling all the way from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and brings our first-ever international perspective to the selection of our 2026 Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest titleholders. Come meet them and come celebrate our new titleholders on May 2 at the 2026 Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest titleholders. Come be part of the moment. Check the link in our bio.

04/24/2026

Introducing Pup Sirius, a Arizona Puppy and Trainer Contest Judge 2026.

Pup Sirius (He/Him) was Northeast (USA) Puppy 2019, and then IPTC International Puppy 2019, which extended through 2022. He has worked with several organizations to offer safe spaces to LGBTQ+ youth and community members throughout his travels. Pup Sirius is a Producer for the Northeast Pet and Handler contest, Board of Director for IPTC International Puppy and Trainer Contest, Producer and educator of Communikink (an educational kink workshop), and is Saint Canius Major with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. He is very passionate about pup and pet play and sharing his experience so it can help everyone in their daily lives to find their safe space and their place within our great community. He also works to ensure the message in pup and pet play that “All are Welcome” is barked far and wide.

Pup Sirius joins us all the way from Boston on May 2 to help select the 2026 Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest titleholders. Come be part of the moment. Check the link in our bio.

04/24/2026

Get to know AZ Puppy & Trainer Contest 2026 Judge Navi Ho!

Rooted in Phoenix, Arizona, Navi Ho belongs to the Many Goats (Tłʼízí lání) and Coyote Pass (Maʼii Deeshgiizhinii) clans. Their educational background includes a Bachelor's in Psychology from Arizona State University. As a Two Spirit and gay individual, Navi embraces their cultural heritage and understands the significant role of Two Spirit people within their traditions.

Navi is a passionate advocate and empowering force within the 2SLGBTQI+ community. They serve as a Sister of the Grand Canyon Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and hold the distinction of being the first Native American Empress elected by the Imperial Court of Arizona. Their commitment extends to the drag community, where they utilize their platform to raise funds and awareness for various causes. Navi has also held titles such as Miss Montana Two Spirit, Miss Boycott, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Arizona USofA Newcomer 2025 and placed in the top 13 first year at nationals, and has been instrumental in organizing the Arizona Two Spirit Powwow and Rainbow Gathering for several years.

Grounded in the strength of their community, Navi continues to pursue new endeavors with gratitude and love.
Looking towards the future with open doors and new aspirations, Navi remains deeply grateful for the unwavering support of their family, friends, and community. Their journey is a testament to the power of connection and the importance of walking in beauty together.

Navi Ho will be joined by five other judges to selected the 2026 Arizona Puppy and 2026 Arizona Trainer. Come be a part of the moment. Check the link in our bio.

04/24/2026

Introducing Chico Onyx, one of your 2026 Arizona Puppy & Trainer Contest Judges!

Chico ONYX – ONYX Southwest is a proud Leather Daddy/Sir and founding member of ONYX Southwest in Arizona, where he serves as Arizona Road Captain. Deeply rooted in the leather and kink community, Chico’s journey began in the late 1980s and has evolved into a life grounded in D/s, service, and authenticity. He proudly has boy justin in service to Him and leads with a balance of strength, structure, and care. A graduate of the Leatherman’s Discussion Group Mentorship Program, Chico was honored with the 15 Association Service Award in 2024. A sober leatherman since 2002, he is passionate about creating spaces where others can explore their truth without shame—living his values of trust, connection, and chosen family.

See Chico Onyx team up with our five other incredible judges to select the 2026 AZ Puppy and AZ Trainer titleholders on May 2nd. Check the link in our bio for more info!

04/23/2026

Introducing AZ Puppy & Trainer Contest 2026 Judge, Ben C. Learn more about Ben!

Ben moved to Phoenix in July of 2001, not knowing his love for leather would explode to what it is today. Ben was regular at Anvil and ran for Mr Anvil Phoenix 2024, where he placed 1st Runner-up. After much thought about a consecutive run, he threw his name into the hat for the 2025 contest and won the coveted title of Mr Anvil Phoenix 2025. Ben is a member of Arizona Men of Leather and will take over as events coordinator in June 2025, after he completes his International Mr Leather contest in May 2026!

Editor’s note: Ben also serves on the AZPTC Stewards Team and has been incredible in helping us get this year planned and off the ground. Good luck at IML Ben!

04/23/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 Judges for the AZ Puppy & Trainer Contest. They are…

- Ben (He/Him), Mr Anvil Phoenix 2025 and AZPTC Stewardship Team Member
- Chico Onyx (He/Him/El), Arizona Road Captain, Onyx Southwest
- Navi Ho (They/Them), Empress Reign IX, Imperial Court of Arizona and Community Organizer and Advocate
- Pup Sirius (He/Him), 2019-2022 IPTC International Puppy, IPTC Board Member
- Pup Spyke Mazrim (He/Him), 2025 Puppy Montreal
- Pup Sunset (They/Them), your 2026 Community Judge

Over the next few days we will help you get to know each of these incredible people even better!

And don’t miss the 2026 Arizona Puppy and Trainer Contest on May 1 & 2. See the link in our bio for more info!

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