Team Ukraine
Maryna Nemchenko & Kisses of Angel Bjorn (Bjorn)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I have been competing in FCI Rally for 2 years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
Its freedom for communication with the dog during performance. It creates a strong bond between me and my dog.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Ukraine Rally Obedience Champion, Winner and Prizewinner- Europa Open CACIROB Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine. During these 2 years with Bjorn among other we had 9 times 100 points
Other Dog Sports I do
Obedience- Team member World Championship 2023, 2024
Especially looking forward to
To enjoy each step with Bjorn on the competition field. This World Championship is the last start in his career- that's why it's SO special.
I have been competing in FCI Rally for 2 years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
Its freedom for communication with the dog during performance. It creates a strong bond between me and my dog.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Ukraine Rally Obedience Champion, Winner and Prizewinner- Europa Open CACIROB Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine. During these 2 years with Bjorn among other we had 9 times 100 points
Other Dog Sports I do
Obedience- Team member World Championship 2023, 2024
Especially looking forward to
To enjoy each step with Bjorn on the competition field. This World Championship is the last start in his career- that's why it's SO special.
Viktoriia Ivanova & Teya Iz Komandy Azart (Teya)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
We have been participating in FCI Rally for two years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
The variety of exercises.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
97 points at the National tryouts.
Other Dog Sports I do
BH-VT, CK, and IBGH.
Especially looking forward to
The experience, positive emotions, and, of course, victories as my name is Viktoriia.
We have been participating in FCI Rally for two years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
The variety of exercises.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
97 points at the National tryouts.
Other Dog Sports I do
BH-VT, CK, and IBGH.
Especially looking forward to
The experience, positive emotions, and, of course, victories as my name is Viktoriia.
Viktoriia Brazhnyk & Belinda Merry Jack House (Bella)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I’ve been doing Rally Obedience with my dog Bella for three years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I like most about Rally Obedience is that the course is different at every competition – it’s a great way to test how well you and your dog understand each other.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
My best result in RO-FCI was 98 points and first place at the qualifying competition in Ukraine.
Other Dog Sports I do
With my dog Bella, I also do BH-VT, IBGH, Obedience and StPr, but at the moment my main focus is Rally Obedience.
Especially looking forward to
First and foremost to have a good time with my dog. To gain new experience from the international judges and, of course, I’d like to improve on my result from the last World Championships.
I’ve been doing Rally Obedience with my dog Bella for three years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I like most about Rally Obedience is that the course is different at every competition – it’s a great way to test how well you and your dog understand each other.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
My best result in RO-FCI was 98 points and first place at the qualifying competition in Ukraine.
Other Dog Sports I do
With my dog Bella, I also do BH-VT, IBGH, Obedience and StPr, but at the moment my main focus is Rally Obedience.
Especially looking forward to
First and foremost to have a good time with my dog. To gain new experience from the international judges and, of course, I’d like to improve on my result from the last World Championships.
Tetiana Shurubor & Kisses of Angel Yours Future Passion (Future)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
My beloved Future and I started competing in ROB FCI just over a year ago.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I truly love the deep, unspoken connection and seamless teamwork it demands. Every course feels like an exciting new puzzle for us to solve together.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Our highest achievement so far is scoring 94 points in ROB FCI at the 2026 Ukrainian Championship.
Other Dog Sports I do
We actively train in mountain canicross, Search and Rescue (SAR), and traditional Obedience.
Especially looking forward to
I am incredibly excited to gain invaluable experience and reach new sporting heights at the World Championship in Denmark. Above all, I am deeply proud to represent Ukraine—a country where dogs and handlers now live and train under the constant stress of war. Yet, against all odds, we remain resilient, keep our passion alive, and continue to move forward.
My beloved Future and I started competing in ROB FCI just over a year ago.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I truly love the deep, unspoken connection and seamless teamwork it demands. Every course feels like an exciting new puzzle for us to solve together.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Our highest achievement so far is scoring 94 points in ROB FCI at the 2026 Ukrainian Championship.
Other Dog Sports I do
We actively train in mountain canicross, Search and Rescue (SAR), and traditional Obedience.
Especially looking forward to
I am incredibly excited to gain invaluable experience and reach new sporting heights at the World Championship in Denmark. Above all, I am deeply proud to represent Ukraine—a country where dogs and handlers now live and train under the constant stress of war. Yet, against all odds, we remain resilient, keep our passion alive, and continue to move forward.
Anna Mopan & EMBER(mini) (Ember)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
For almost two years. Before that, Ember and I competed in rally trials organized by an alternative organization, so we've actually been doing rally for as long as I've had her.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
Its versatility and the unpredictability of every course. You can really let your creativity and imagination shine through your commands and the way you perform them, which is the perfect way to test our partnership and relieve some of the accumulated stress.Something we both really need in our current circumstances.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
98 points and a 3rd-place finish at the Ukrainian Championship. It was one of our most memorable performances.
Other Dog Sports I do
Obedience, Nosework, and a bit of Heelwork to Music (HTM), but Rally is definitely our main priority.
Especially looking forward to
The atmosphere, meeting people who share the same passion, and, of course, tackling exciting course layouts!
For almost two years. Before that, Ember and I competed in rally trials organized by an alternative organization, so we've actually been doing rally for as long as I've had her.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
Its versatility and the unpredictability of every course. You can really let your creativity and imagination shine through your commands and the way you perform them, which is the perfect way to test our partnership and relieve some of the accumulated stress.Something we both really need in our current circumstances.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
98 points and a 3rd-place finish at the Ukrainian Championship. It was one of our most memorable performances.
Other Dog Sports I do
Obedience, Nosework, and a bit of Heelwork to Music (HTM), but Rally is definitely our main priority.
Especially looking forward to
The atmosphere, meeting people who share the same passion, and, of course, tackling exciting course layouts!
Natalia Sopilniak & DeLorean Back To The Future LigStars (Lorie)
1st Reserve
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I am a sportsman, trainer, and organizer of Rally Obedience competitions. I have been involved in this sport since 2022.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I enjoy most is the bond between handler and dog. You learn to understand your dog, explain commands correctly, give prompts at the right time, and control yourself and your dog
Best Result achieved with my Dog
My dog's best result in ROB-FCI class was 96 points.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also practice obedience.
Especially looking forward to
This is my second time competing in the World Championship with my Shar-Pei. I want to show that Shar-Peis can work and do it with excellence.
I am a sportsman, trainer, and organizer of Rally Obedience competitions. I have been involved in this sport since 2022.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I enjoy most is the bond between handler and dog. You learn to understand your dog, explain commands correctly, give prompts at the right time, and control yourself and your dog
Best Result achieved with my Dog
My dog's best result in ROB-FCI class was 96 points.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also practice obedience.
Especially looking forward to
This is my second time competing in the World Championship with my Shar-Pei. I want to show that Shar-Peis can work and do it with excellence.
Iryna Sokolenko & Asgard (Chuckie)
2nd Reserve
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
Our small team, Chuckie and Iryna, is currently in its first season of competing in FCI Rally.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I enjoy most about FCI Rally is that we work together as a team and are evaluated as one unit. It highlights the understanding, trust, and connection between handler and dog.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
79 points at a qualification competition ( Ukrainian Tryouts in Kyiv) under FCI judge Karin Lassmann.
Other Dog Sports I do
We have done a bit of agility and nosework, but Rally FCI quickly became our favorite sport, so we decided to focus on it and continue developing as a team.
Especially looking forward to
Meeting new Rally-O friends and discovering new things about myself and my dog.
Our small team, Chuckie and Iryna, is currently in its first season of competing in FCI Rally.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I enjoy most about FCI Rally is that we work together as a team and are evaluated as one unit. It highlights the understanding, trust, and connection between handler and dog.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
79 points at a qualification competition ( Ukrainian Tryouts in Kyiv) under FCI judge Karin Lassmann.
Other Dog Sports I do
We have done a bit of agility and nosework, but Rally FCI quickly became our favorite sport, so we decided to focus on it and continue developing as a team.
Especially looking forward to
Meeting new Rally-O friends and discovering new things about myself and my dog.