Contest Staff
The Michigan Pup and Trainer Contest is proud to announce this year's extraordinary staff. We feel so honored that they have agreed to take part in this special weekend for us. We could not do anything without the support and assistance of this community.
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King
Judges
Pup Derp, Judge
Amanda Sh-up, Judge
Amanda Sh-up, Judge
Pup Derpbound AKA Pup Derp is a Mexican born and raised in the US on the east coast of New Jersey. Now finding himself in Michigan. He's concluding his Michigan Puppy 2024 title year. His goal is to inspire other pups especially BIPOC pups to come out and be their true authentic selves. He helps to promote the values of consent, inclusiv
Pup Derpbound AKA Pup Derp is a Mexican born and raised in the US on the east coast of New Jersey. Now finding himself in Michigan. He's concluding his Michigan Puppy 2024 title year. His goal is to inspire other pups especially BIPOC pups to come out and be their true authentic selves. He helps to promote the values of consent, inclusivity, and responsible play within the pup community. He believes in fostering a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable and accepted!
Derp has been actively participating as a pup for about three years. He identifies as a Beta pup, supportive in nature, adaptable, and loves to be social and inclusive. He is owned by Daddy Jay ONYX and is a part of the Chewa Banja leather family. He is one of the newest member of ONYX Great Lakes chapter, known as Alchemist ONYX and is a part of the Legendary Line.
Derp enjoys exploring and diving into kink play that includes puppy play, bondage/restraints, BDSM, impact play, leather, and thinks that everyone looks great in a hood and gag. He is a playful pup that loves to have fun, enjoys the chaos of multiplier games, and don't get him started on RuPaul's Drag Race because you will never hear the end of it!
Amanda Sh-up, Judge
Amanda Sh-up, Judge
Amanda Sh-up, Judge
As Michigan Community Bootblack 2024, Amanda (she/they) is more than just a leather enthusiast—she’s a force of nature, a sexual outlaw who’s been shaking up the Michigan kink scene since 2004. Identifying proudly as a Bootblack, Leathergirl, and unapologetic Hedonist, Amanda brings both grit and grace to the Leather community. Through ex
As Michigan Community Bootblack 2024, Amanda (she/they) is more than just a leather enthusiast—she’s a force of nature, a sexual outlaw who’s been shaking up the Michigan kink scene since 2004. Identifying proudly as a Bootblack, Leathergirl, and unapologetic Hedonist, Amanda brings both grit and grace to the Leather community. Through experiences like teaching internationally, organizing events, and graduating from the BOE's first Dominants Mentorship Program, she has honed her skills in the arts of power and passion. Formerly Ms. Liberty Leather 2020+, Amanda now produces the contest herself every April at Liberty Bar in Pontiac. A board member of Shine On Detroit, Amanda pours her heart, hands, and soul into cultivating a bootblack culture that’s as strong and seductive as polished leather. Want to connect? Find her on Facebook as Amanda Sh'up and on Fetlife as Eternalmaiden.
Pup ARK, Judge
Amanda Sh-up, Judge
Daddy Jay Onyx, Tally Master
Pup Ark pronouns (he/him) he is a loveable shaggy mutt that started his pup journey in 2016 at a Mavericks play party and got to see his first mosh and hasn't turned back since. Pup Ark loves greeting all walks of life and welcoming them into the kink community with open paws but always asking for consent. In 2019, Pup Ark competed for Mi
Pup Ark pronouns (he/him) he is a loveable shaggy mutt that started his pup journey in 2016 at a Mavericks play party and got to see his first mosh and hasn't turned back since. Pup Ark loves greeting all walks of life and welcoming them into the kink community with open paws but always asking for consent. In 2019, Pup Ark competed for Michigan Puppy 2020 and was Midwest Puppy 2023. Pup Ark has hosted moshes at the Mr. Michigan Leather weekend held at the Dunes resort in Saugatuck Michigan, trying to bring more awareness to the pet community as a whole. Pup Ark is proudly collared to a loving Sir and an adorable Daddy. He loves a good walkie and cuddles. Some of Pup Arks kinks are ws, cbt, fire play, bondage, boots, flogging , food play and wedgies.
Daddy Jay Onyx, Tally Master
Daddy Jay Onyx, Tally Master
Daddy Jay Onyx, Tally Master
Daddy Jay is Michigan Leather Pride Sir 2023 as well as Pledgemaster for the Onyx Great Lakes Chapter. He has been a proud member of Onyx for almost 10 years. Daddy Jay believes in total inclusivity in the leather community and that every one has a seat at the table regardless of race, gender, status or how they identify. We are all equ
Daddy Jay is Michigan Leather Pride Sir 2023 as well as Pledgemaster for the Onyx Great Lakes Chapter. He has been a proud member of Onyx for almost 10 years. Daddy Jay believes in total inclusivity in the leather community and that every one has a seat at the table regardless of race, gender, status or how they identify. We are all equal. Daddy Jay enjoys being that beacon of light offering guidance, love and support while helping others navigate their Leather Journey. Daddy Jay has judged Mr. Liberty Leather 2019 , Mr. Kentucky Leather 2019 Ms. Liberty 2019, Mr. Michigan Leather 2022 and the Michigan Pup and Trainer Contest 2022. He has also tally mastered for Tri State Leather 2019 and Mr. Liberty 2022 as well as Den Daddy for Michigan Leather Pride 2022.
Pup Rexton, Den Pup
Daddy Jay Onyx, Tally Master
Pup Rexton, Den Pup
A true foolish mongrel, Pup Rexton, Michigan Puppy 2023, values play time above all else! He loves his balls (juggling) and is not afraid of a few strings (if they are attached to yo-yos). A self-proclaimed dog of all trades, Rexton is constantly training to learn new tricks but is a master of none. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Pup
A true foolish mongrel, Pup Rexton, Michigan Puppy 2023, values play time above all else! He loves his balls (juggling) and is not afraid of a few strings (if they are attached to yo-yos). A self-proclaimed dog of all trades, Rexton is constantly training to learn new tricks but is a master of none. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Pup Rexton has been a nomadic pup living in Seattle, San Diego, Milwaukee, and the coast of Oregon, but has kenneled in Cass City, Michigan (THE THUMB) with his bio pup Bryc for the past eight years. Pup Rexton currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Great Lakes Kennel Club and has been an active member of the Michigan Band of Brothers since 2022. Sometimes shy and skittish don’t be afraid to say hi as this pup loves to give and receive spectacle and surprise. Comedy, kindness, and cake are direct routes to this puppy’s heart.