Contest Staff

Hello, May Name is Pup Beast, I am the reigning Michigan Trainer. I began my journey in the leather and Puppy/Pet Communities in Austin Texas in 2009. After arriving in Cincinnati during 2014, I had the honor of spending 5 years helping develop and create an inclusive pup community in the Cincinnati and Tri State region before creating and producing the inaugural Cincinnati Puppy title in 2019.

Recognizing the need for greater inclusivity, With the participation of Cincinnati Leather we expanded this vision in 2022 by transforming Cincinnati Puppy into Cincinnati Critter. This change more matched the community at large and opened the doors to all forms of pet play, providing every pet-regardless of identity-with a platform to represent and advocate for the community they believe in.

 In 2024, I relocated to Michigan, where I once again followed my heart and ran for the title of Michigan Trainer. This role has allowed me to continue spreading knowledge, fostering inclusivity, and increasing visibility for the pet play community.

 Nivik is a nonbinary pup. A local community organizer and dedicated Pup Player, Nivik is also a long standing member of the furry subculture and is often out and about as a dancing jackal. A long standing emotional support dog, Nivik has always emphasized the need for joy, positivity, inclusion, and has welcomed and celebrated all who come to the community to find and espouse their own unique expression of identity and headspace. 

 Pup Smarty is a very active member in the lgbt+ kink/leather/pup communities.  As a good and faithful pup, he acts as a service/support doggo to those preparing for or competing for a title.  Since moving to the Detroit area nearly a decade ago, he's become an active supporter and enthusiast in the local Detroit Leather Scene.

Smarty is an associate member of the Chicago Hellfire Club based out of Chicago, Illinois, as well as an honorary member of Rangers of Cleveland, Ohio.  His kinks include baseball/sports gear, bondage, puppy play, edging, CBT and sensation play. 

 Slave phoebe is an indigenous leather slave, bootblack, puppy and little from the Mitten State. She is also known as 'Moommy' (that's a cow mommy) and founder of the House of Refuge. She is quickly becoming a familiar face in the Michigan leather scene. Her journey as bootblack started three years ago. From her residency at an edgeplay club in Oregon, she’s kept the shine going with residencies at LURE Lansing and SOHO bar in Ferndale since moving back to Michigan in 2024. With nearly three years of transforming leathers and over a decade (12.5 years) of service as a slave, phoebe has truly grown and thrived in the community. Always happy to serve the community, she's lent her energy to volunteer at conferences including Leather Reign in 2023 and CLAW in 2025. When she is not lovingly bringing a new life to worn leathers she is serving her Mistress' household. You’ll also find her helping her Mistress and her Mistress’ wife at local festivals—because for phoebe, service is lifestyle and a way to show her devotion. She was recently chosen as the 2025 Michigan Community Bootblack. 

 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. 

 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!