ILKW 2026
A Lot Of Everything Under One Woof!

Thursday Sep. 17, 2026 5 PM Sunday Sep. 20, 2026 2 PM

Overview
Vendors
Schedule
Education

Event Volunteer Staff

We are a completely not-for-profit, unpaid volunteer staff that dedicates our time and efforts to help enrich our community!
Co-Producer

The Producer is the driving force behind the contest - they are the ultimate decision maker. They decide when, where, what and who is involved with the contest and are mostly behind the scenes greasing the wheels to ensure and exciting and fruitful event.

Co-Producer

pup Spaz He/Him

Pup Spaz is from Indianapolis, Indiana, and has identified as a leather pup since 2009. Spaz can frequently be seen and heard around the community shooting pool and chasing squirrels, however, Spaz now spends much of his free time traveling, educating, and encouraging other pets and pet groups. Pup Spaz founded and is the head instigator of Indy PAH since 2014, a regional pup group representing Indiana and the greater area, providing a social group with events for local pups to learn, play and share experiences with their community. Spaz is also the owner/producer of the Indiana Pet, Pup, and Trainer Contest and closely relates to the Mr. Friendly mission to end HIV stigma and is a PrEP and STI testing advocate.

Co-Producer

The Producer is the driving force behind the contest - they are the ultimate decision maker. They decide when, where, what and who is involved with the contest and are mostly behind the scenes greasing the wheels to ensure and exciting and fruitful event.

Co-Producer

Daddy Nick He/They

Daddy Nick was the first North Star Handler 2019-2022 and the first Midwest Handler 2019-2023. Over the course of his growth within the pet community he has a passion for promoting inclusion and creating safe spaces so that everyone is able to experience the pet and handler community.

He helped find a safe place for the WATCH Moshes (Women and Trans Critters and Handlers) in Minneapolis, he’s helped promote and design a booklet to showcase the non cis male forms of pets and humans for the community. He is also working to bring additional visibility to Female-Identified, ENBY, or Trans Critters and Handlers with Let’s Make F.E.T.C.H Happen.

One thing that Daddy Nick wants you to know is that regardless of how you identify, what kinks you are into, or what scenes you are a part of, is that you matter and You Are Welcome Here.

Education Coordinator

The education coordinator works with the producer to coordinate and schedule an educational series relevant to the event.

Education Coordinator

Pup Shock He/Him

Pup Shock (He/Him/His) is a true switch with a love of predicament and sensual play with a sadistic side. From training submissive tops, to bringing experiences of rubber, drone play, objectification, and restraint play to simply pawing holes, he brings over a decade of experience blending kink into customized scenes to affront the senses. Strike up a conversation about your favorite kinks and find yourself engaged with a no-shame lets-play-a-game dog who can't seem to stop coming up with new ways to play.


Vendor Liaiason

Works with our vendors to make sure they have everything they need during the weekend!

Vendor Liaiason

Lady Lexi She/Her

Lexi has been exploring and enjoying the wonders of latex for over 20 years. She has always been a sensation-seeker, and when she stumbled upon the existence of latex clothing online (with her dial-up connection!) back in the late 90's, she knew she had to have some. She started her latex wardrobe in 2007, and has since developed a modest collection of latex garments of all kinds. She loves sharing her enthusiasm and experience gained from the years of research, trial-and-error, and of course play with this wonderful material.
Den Handler

Like many other contests, we have a person assigned to chaperone our contestants, and help take care of any last minute issues. The Den Daddy/Mommy/Handler (whatever they wanna identify as!) will be there to assist the contestants in getting where they need to be when they need to be there, wearing what they need to wear, as well as providing last minute advice and behind-the-scenes support to those competing.

Den Handler

Pup Aether He/They

Aether took his first steps into the scene in 2019 and currently resides in Bloomington. Aether has roamed all over the Midwest where they have attended and volunteered at events during their time in the community. This pup has worked with Titans of the Midwest and Indy-PAH primarily, but is always happy to support other communities. This self-proclaimed puppy paladin wants everyone around them to know they are safe and welcome. As a pup and boy, they are motivated by a desire to serve. Inflicting lame puns and dad jokes are a favorite activity for this pup.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer coordinator oversees making sure all volunteer positions are well defined and filled, along with troubleshooting any staffing issues before and during the contest. This position ensures the contest runs smoothly making sure all volunteers are where they need to be when they need to be there!

Volunteer Coordinator

Pup Bandit He/Him

Pup Bandit lives in Evansville and been a puppy since 2023!

Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer coordinator oversees making sure all volunteer positions are well defined and filled, along with troubleshooting any staffing issues before and during the contest. This position ensures the contest runs smoothly making sure all volunteers are where they need to be when they need to be there!

Volunteer Coordinator

Pup Mynth He/Him

Indianapolis based kinkster and puppy. I've been kinky for the last decade but just in the past year or 2 branching out into community and looking forward to meeting all of you.

Tallymaster

The tallymaster is responsible for the accurate tabulation of contestants scores, and are a line of defense to ensuring the integrity of the contest. They are also the first to know who the winners are...

Tallymaster

Cookie slut She/Her

Cerrin or Cookie slut, pronouns are she/her, they are an extrovert little who has never met a stranger. She is the Master of the Tally and a giving baker. She loves her community and will always fight so everyone has a place at the table. She is the founding member of Bluegrass leather ladies, a group that believes in helping out behind the scenes. You can always catch her supporting other people and events.

Bootblack Coordinator

The bootblack coordinator organizes and supports the bootblacking program by screening, selecting, and scheduling bootblacks for shifts, managing supplies (polish, brushes, conditioners, towels, gloves, chairs, etc.), setting standards for hygiene, safety, and leather care, training or mentoring newer bootblacks, creating an inclusive and welcoming service space, and handling logistics with event staff.

Bootblack Coordinator

boy Elijah He/Him

The MessyLittleBootblack, AKA boy Elijah, is from Dayton, OH and is excited to serve as your Indiana Leather Pride Bootblack 2026. He is a greysexual leatherboy, little, and high-protocol submissive, as well as having a bit of a sadistic brat side occasionally. He has been a bootblack in the kink community for about 7 years, as well as doing leather care outside of the community since age 14. He loves serving his community and strives to make the leather community a safe space for everyone, no matter their uniqueness. Find him with a polish smeared face at events all over the nation, as well as hosting a monthly munch in Dayton!