Welcome to A-PAH
Australian Pups and Handlers
Australian Pups and Handlers was incorporated in 2025 as a national resource for Pups and Handlers and their clubs.
Our aims are:
- To provide a supportive environment for people interested in the Pup and Handler lifestyle.
- To provide a safe and inclusive space for members and the community to engage and explore the Pup and Handler lifestyle.
- To conduct events throughout the year across Australia, including the Australian Pup and Handler Competition (APHC); and
- To liaise with other similar groups in the community around Australia and engage in activities which assist in achieving these goals.
APHC 2025 Coming Soon
The Queensland Pup & Handler Competition (QPHC25) took place over the weekend — and what a spectacular event it was! Hosted by Queensland Pups & Handlers (Q-PAH), the competition drew an enthusiastic crowd, a fierce lineup of competitors, and a weekend full of community, connection, and celebration. Four pups and three handlers stepped up to compete for the 2025 Queensland titles. The pup contestants — BetaPupBenji, Northern, Thorium, and Avery — brought energy, heart, and personality to the stage, while handlers Gamesy, Zeke, and Joel impressed with their confidence, creativity, and care. At the end of an electric evening, Thorium was crowned Queensland Pup 2025, and Joel took home the title of Queensland Handler 2025. Each winner received a prize pack valued at thousands of dollars, along with the immense honour of being the first titleholders to wear Q-PAH’s stunning new legacy sashes, crafted by the brilliant team at Tosk Clothing. The event also marked a milestone moment for the Q-PAH community, as it was the second and final QPHC organised under the leadership of outgoing QPAH President Pup Bailee. His heartfelt farewell speech brought many to tears and was met with a standing ovation — a tribute to his years of dedication and impact on the Queensland pup and handler scene. A-PAH was proud to have four committee members attend QPHC25, travelling in from across the country to show support and connect with the vibrant Queensland community. The success of this event has us more excited than ever for APHC25, which A-PAH will proudly host in Narrm/Melbourne this October. If QPHC25 is anything to go by, we’re in for something truly unforgettable. Tickets will be released soon — stay tuned! To the competitors, volunteers, audience members, and especially Pup Bailee — thank you for an incredible weekend. We can’t wait to see what’s next.
QPAH once again to put on an amazing pop and handler competition for 2025, with Handler Joel and Pup Thorium taking out the titles.
A-PAH, Q-PAH, BootCo, and VicPAH have formed a Joint Investigation Panel.
The 2025 Australian Pup & Handler Competition will be held in Narrm/Melbourne from 2 to 5 October 2025.
Apply now for a chance to represent your community as Australian Puppy/Handler 2024!
It is with great pleasure that we announce APHC will be held in Sydney/Gadigal for the first time ever in 2024.