Get to Know Your Judges

Bandit

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself.

While I’m still considered relatively new to the community, my journey so far has been incredibly rewarding, and I’d love to share a little insight into the pup behind the name Pup Bandit.

I started my journey on 11th May 2024 and have been part of the Qld Pup community since August 2024. In that time, I’ve grown from a member, general committee, to secretary, awarded the Q-PAH Rising Paw & Paws up Camping Rising new camper in 2025 and was ultimately elected as the 5th President of Q-PAH for 2026. 

I genuinely enjoy getting to know people within the pup, kink and fetish communities. Continue to embrace every opportunity to learn & grow with the great support of mentors and peers. I’ve been known as a warm, welcoming pup who naturally makes people feel safe, comfortable, and included.

While rising through the ranks has been quick, it has been well earned through my dedication, kindness, and commitment to the community.

I have a wide range of interests and tag alongside Pup Zeke helping with Paws Up Camping, combining my love of camping and the outdoors with his passion for bringing people together.

Bandits human side brings a wealth of experiences and practical skills which he applies thoughtfully in supporting events, projects, and the broader community.

The Human Behind Bandit:

• Daniel Houghton

• Born and bred in Townsville

• Lived in multiple cities – Townsville, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Melbourne, Ipswich.

Through my professional and personal life developing many skills and trades,

Electrical by trade branching into Electronics, Fire Technical Services, Broadcast Engineering, life safety industries and Restaurant owner. Mechanical and Car Enthusiast, DIY home renovations projects.

Met long term partner James in 2015, with his background in software, data and business analytics.

Enjoy travelling, music, odd D.J sessions, long cruises in one of his project cars.

Most of all enjoys a good BBQ, cheeky drinks with friends and a good laugh.

Thorn

Thorn has been a part of SAPAH since early 2023 and has served on the SAPAH committee. Previously a handler now very much a puppy (with a slightly dom streak). He is always up to showing new puppies the ropes and helping them get into pup space, as well as introducing others to pup play for the first time.

Met two of his best friends through SAPAH including his partner (in crime) who encouraged exploring latex and other gear. Thorn very much enjoys rubber puppies and a good pair of stinky socks. 

Attended his first APHC last year and couldn't stay away this year! Always making things or drawing/painting and generally is a creative sort. Also has many nerdy hobbies, happy to talk Magic the Gathering or D&D any time.

Tagz - Pride of the Hide 2026

Pup Tagz (he/him/pup) is Sydney’s Pride of The Hide 2026 and is dedicating his fundraising for Twenty10 who support LGBTIQA+ youth in NSW. Tagz is also an active member with SYD-PAH and Sydney Leather Men (SLM) and a strong advocate for being your authentic self as a pup in gear and leather.

As a leather pup on the go, he loves dark beats in dark places and, all of the scritches and treats with pups across Oz and beyond. Tagz was first a pup in Spain and previously affiliated with Spanish Leather & Fetish Community (SLFC) and Barcelona Pups and encourages us all to learn, grow and have fun in our global pup community.

Osca

Meet Pup Osca (Perth, WA)

A proud pup since 2018, Osca has been a cornerstone of the Perth community from the early stages welcoming new faces, getting people involved, and serving as the unofficial photographer early on. He also serves on the interim WAPAH committee, helping shape the future of the local pup scene.

Cuddly, friendly, and approachable, he's also a self-confessed foodie with a notorious love for fried chicken.

Osca is honoured to join the judging panel and can't wait to celebrate the creativity and connection of Australia's pup community right here in Perth!

Kitty Katastrophy - Australian Handler 2025

Kitty Katastrophy Australian Handler 2025 and the pet play community’s Inaugural Pussy is a queer woman of colour, Melbourne-based Registered Nurse, kink educator, event producer, internationally published model, performer and She-E-O of Melb Kink.Ed. Kitty has spent almost two decades in the BDSM community carving out space for curiosity, connection and a little beautifully controlled chaos. She is a passionate advocate for inclusion, community and safer kink spaces, bringing together clinical expertise, lived experience and a sharp understanding of community dynamics to challenge assumptions and make room for people to explore boldly, safely and on their own terms.

Kitty specialises in practical, evidence-informed education around kink, consent, safety, harm reduction, impact play and pet play. Her teaching is direct, engaging and grounded in real-world experience, taking complex or intimidating subjects and making them accessible without sanding off the edges.

Whether she’s behind a microphone, in front of a camera, on stage, producing an event or deep in the community, Kitty brings presence, authenticity and an unapologetic love of a little trouble.

She believes in knowing your shit, communicating clearly, taking care of your people and being willing to challenge the status quo.

Lycan - Australian Puppy 2025

Awrooo, my name is Lycan and I’m the reigning Australian puppy! I’m just a pup from Melbourne who really started travelling and never really stopped. I’ve been all over this country and met so many amazing pups! You can usually find me either  on a plane or at a rave/ kink event. As the party pup of Melbourne with my rave pack you’re sure to hear my Rarara! #lycansubscribe