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 Workshops Announced! We have four fantastic workshops available for all over the APHC weekend. Registration is available through the A-PAH Store
The countdown is on! The Australian Pup & Handler Competition is heading west to Boorloo / Perth, and APHC 2026 is our biggest program yet. From catching up over drinks and getting your paws onto the mosh mats, to workshops, markets, the stage competition and plenty of opportunities to celebrate together, there’s a lot happening across the weekend. This year we have gotten with the times and created a handy app. Be sure to add it to your home screen - any changes we make to the schedule can be push notified to your phone!
APHC 2026 Judges
Australian Handler Contestants
APHC Tickets now on sale
📸 APHC 2025 Photo Gallery Now Live! After an unforgettable four days in Naarm, we’re excited to announce that the official APHC 2025 photo galleries are now published! From the high-energy stage moments to the quiet, heartfelt connections between community members, our photographers captured the spirit of the weekend beautifully. This year’s gallery features hundreds of photos that showcase the creativity, passion, and generosity our community brings to APHC each year. Whether you were on stage, in pup gear, wrangling behind the scenes, volunteering, or cheering from the crowd — there’s a moment in there for you. 🔗 Explore the full galleries now ❤️ A Note on Respecting Our Photographers All images on our website are copyright protected and contain visible watermarks. These watermarks are an important way of recognising the work and generosity of our volunteer photographers, who donate their time and talent to elevate the APHC experience. If you download or share any photos, we ask that you: ✔️ Keep the watermark visible and intact ✔️ Credit the photographer wherever possible ✔️ Avoid altering or cropping the watermark Supporting our photographers ensures we can continue offering high-quality imagery that celebrates our community. 📨 Photo Removal Requests We understand that not everyone is comfortable having their image displayed publicly. If you would like a specific photo removed from the gallery, please email us at: 👉 info@aphc.net.au We’ll take care of it promptly and respectfully. 🐾 Thank You, Community APHC thrives because of the people who show up — contestants, handlers, volunteers, photographers, judges, sponsors, and the broader pup community. These photos capture not just an event, but a celebration of who we are together. Enjoy the galleries, relive your favourite memories, and keep an eye out as we begin planning for APHC 2026!
