Team Finland
Marika Ruottinen & Justincase Burning Love (Pihka)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I have been competing in the FCI rally since it became official. Before that I competed in the Nordic rally since 2019.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
The best thing is that you can only succeed in rally only with good cooperation with your dog. When both the handler and the dog know their part, the work is beautiful and harmonious. There is always something to practice in FCI rally and there is nothing more fun than practicing the little things of the tasks and enjoying doing them together with the dog.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Our best achievement is the silver medal in the individual competition at the Nordic Championships in 2025.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also do field trials (cold game) and working tests for retrievers.
Especially looking forward to
I am looking forward to meeting competitors from other countries and watching their amazing performances. And I want to have fun in the ring with my dog and enjoy every moment.
I have been competing in the FCI rally since it became official. Before that I competed in the Nordic rally since 2019.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
The best thing is that you can only succeed in rally only with good cooperation with your dog. When both the handler and the dog know their part, the work is beautiful and harmonious. There is always something to practice in FCI rally and there is nothing more fun than practicing the little things of the tasks and enjoying doing them together with the dog.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Our best achievement is the silver medal in the individual competition at the Nordic Championships in 2025.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also do field trials (cold game) and working tests for retrievers.
Especially looking forward to
I am looking forward to meeting competitors from other countries and watching their amazing performances. And I want to have fun in the ring with my dog and enjoy every moment.
Katri Ristimäki & Tending Impulse (Hippa)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I've been competing in FCI Rally for about three years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I enjoy most is the communication and teamwork between us, while never forgetting to have fun together.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Winning CACIROB at the 2025 FCI Rally Obedience World Championship.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also compete in obedience at the highest class in Finland. Obedience complements our FCI Rally training by strengthening our communication, precision and teamwork. Our goal is to earn the Finnish Obedience Champion title next year.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward to the amazing atmosphere, watching great performances from teams around the world, and enjoying our run together and performing at our best as a team.
I've been competing in FCI Rally for about three years.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
What I enjoy most is the communication and teamwork between us, while never forgetting to have fun together.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Winning CACIROB at the 2025 FCI Rally Obedience World Championship.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also compete in obedience at the highest class in Finland. Obedience complements our FCI Rally training by strengthening our communication, precision and teamwork. Our goal is to earn the Finnish Obedience Champion title next year.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward to the amazing atmosphere, watching great performances from teams around the world, and enjoying our run together and performing at our best as a team.
Jenni Susi & Red'n Ready Doomsday Countdown (Huisa)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I've been competing in FCI Rally since it has been official, so three years, and before that its predecessor NOM Rally Obedience. This is third year in national team for Huisa, and fourth for me.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
Endless diversity on courses and possibility to succeed with very different breeds and handling styles.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Winning team gold at the 2025 FCI Rally Obedience World Championship.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also do a bit of obedience, HTM, tracking, agility and nosework.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward seeing all the friends and FCI rally obedience community from all over the world! Waiting for cool courses, great performances, and an amazing athmosphere.
I've been competing in FCI Rally since it has been official, so three years, and before that its predecessor NOM Rally Obedience. This is third year in national team for Huisa, and fourth for me.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
Endless diversity on courses and possibility to succeed with very different breeds and handling styles.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Winning team gold at the 2025 FCI Rally Obedience World Championship.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also do a bit of obedience, HTM, tracking, agility and nosework.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward seeing all the friends and FCI rally obedience community from all over the world! Waiting for cool courses, great performances, and an amazing athmosphere.
Mikaela Lindqvist & Malinator's Dependeble Diza (QT)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I've been doing FCI Rally since it became an official sport. It's been an amazing journey, and I still love learning something new every time I step onto the course.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I've been doing FCI Rally since it became an official sport. It's been an amazing journey, and I still love learning something new every time I step onto the course.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
The greatest achievement with my current dog is qualifying together to represent our country for the second time at the FCI Rally World Championship. Sharing this experience with my dog is something I'm incredibly proud of.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also compete in obedience, which complements our rally training really well and helps us build even better teamwork and precision.
Especially looking forward to
I'm really looking forward to meeting competitors and judges from all over the world. Last year's World Championship taught me so much, and I loved the warm, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere. I'm excited to learn even more, cheer on everyone, and enjoy being part of such a wonderful community.
I've been doing FCI Rally since it became an official sport. It's been an amazing journey, and I still love learning something new every time I step onto the course.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I've been doing FCI Rally since it became an official sport. It's been an amazing journey, and I still love learning something new every time I step onto the course.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
The greatest achievement with my current dog is qualifying together to represent our country for the second time at the FCI Rally World Championship. Sharing this experience with my dog is something I'm incredibly proud of.
Other Dog Sports I do
We also compete in obedience, which complements our rally training really well and helps us build even better teamwork and precision.
Especially looking forward to
I'm really looking forward to meeting competitors and judges from all over the world. Last year's World Championship taught me so much, and I loved the warm, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere. I'm excited to learn even more, cheer on everyone, and enjoy being part of such a wonderful community.
Mila Häkkinen & Bristregal Jackpot Jack (Urkki)
Team
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I've been doing FCI Rally since the rules were first published. My first partner was my older beardie, Teuvo, and together we had the opportunity to compete at the first ROB WC. This is my second time competing in the WC with Urkki, who has been training FCI Rally since Teuvo retired in 2024.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
If you ask Urkki, it's all the different rides he gets to enjoy at the amusement park known as "training".
Best Result achieved with my Dog
I'm tempted to say it's the fact that Urkki chooses not to tackle e-scooters, but earning the obedience champion title a few years back and making it to the ROB World Championship final last year are pretty sweet too.
Other Dog Sports I do
We actively train obedience and, for some variety, also do hoopers and nose work. Occasionally, we enjoy some dog dancing tricks and blood tracking as well.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward to seeing all the great performances and simply being part of the event. I also hope that the third time's the charm and I can manage my nerves well enough to just enjoy the ride!
I've been doing FCI Rally since the rules were first published. My first partner was my older beardie, Teuvo, and together we had the opportunity to compete at the first ROB WC. This is my second time competing in the WC with Urkki, who has been training FCI Rally since Teuvo retired in 2024.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
If you ask Urkki, it's all the different rides he gets to enjoy at the amusement park known as "training".
Best Result achieved with my Dog
I'm tempted to say it's the fact that Urkki chooses not to tackle e-scooters, but earning the obedience champion title a few years back and making it to the ROB World Championship final last year are pretty sweet too.
Other Dog Sports I do
We actively train obedience and, for some variety, also do hoopers and nose work. Occasionally, we enjoy some dog dancing tricks and blood tracking as well.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward to seeing all the great performances and simply being part of the event. I also hope that the third time's the charm and I can manage my nerves well enough to just enjoy the ride!
Pernilla Tallberg & Yumbone's Helga (Helga)
Reserve
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I have been training and competing in FCI-rally for about three years. I started with my Belgian shepherds and for a couple of years I have been doing this with Helga.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I like to train small details but try also not to forget that you have to be able to perform many exercises in a row. It is a very diverse discipline and there is always something to train.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
This year we participated in the tryouts for the national team for the first time and becoming a reserve to the team was a nice achievement.
Other Dog Sports I do
We are doing water rescue in the summer, obedience and working disciplines (tracking and searching for lost people).
Especially looking forward to
I am going to enjoy the event and I am grateful for the opportunity to compete with Helga. I am also looking forward to seeing amazing performances and meeting other rally-lovers.
I have been training and competing in FCI-rally for about three years. I started with my Belgian shepherds and for a couple of years I have been doing this with Helga.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I like to train small details but try also not to forget that you have to be able to perform many exercises in a row. It is a very diverse discipline and there is always something to train.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
This year we participated in the tryouts for the national team for the first time and becoming a reserve to the team was a nice achievement.
Other Dog Sports I do
We are doing water rescue in the summer, obedience and working disciplines (tracking and searching for lost people).
Especially looking forward to
I am going to enjoy the event and I am grateful for the opportunity to compete with Helga. I am also looking forward to seeing amazing performances and meeting other rally-lovers.
Eija Heinonen & Ruby River's Eldarion (Micro)
Reserve
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
I have been involved in FCI Rally Obedience for three years, in national-level rally obedience since 2014 when the sport became official in Finland, and in Nordic rally obedience since 2020.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I enjoy the variety of exercises and the many course design possibilities in the sport. There is always something new to learn, and FCI Rally offers a great opportunity to continuously develop your skills and progress to the next level.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Our journey with Micro is still ongoing, and I am proud of what we have achieved together so far. This year, our highlight has been earning ten perfect scores of 100 points, as well as having the confidence to adjust our base pace on competition courses - a meaningful step forward in our development as a team.
Other Dog Sports I do
In addition to rally obedience, we train and compete in obedience, where Micro is a Finnish Obedience Champion (class 2), as well as in national and FCI working dog sports, latentin result FCI-IBgH3.
Especially looking forward to
From the World Championship, I look forward to experiencing the great atmosphere once again and witnessing incredible performances from teams across the globe. I wish good luck and success to all competitors — enjoy every moment!
I have been involved in FCI Rally Obedience for three years, in national-level rally obedience since 2014 when the sport became official in Finland, and in Nordic rally obedience since 2020.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
I enjoy the variety of exercises and the many course design possibilities in the sport. There is always something new to learn, and FCI Rally offers a great opportunity to continuously develop your skills and progress to the next level.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
Our journey with Micro is still ongoing, and I am proud of what we have achieved together so far. This year, our highlight has been earning ten perfect scores of 100 points, as well as having the confidence to adjust our base pace on competition courses - a meaningful step forward in our development as a team.
Other Dog Sports I do
In addition to rally obedience, we train and compete in obedience, where Micro is a Finnish Obedience Champion (class 2), as well as in national and FCI working dog sports, latentin result FCI-IBgH3.
Especially looking forward to
From the World Championship, I look forward to experiencing the great atmosphere once again and witnessing incredible performances from teams across the globe. I wish good luck and success to all competitors — enjoy every moment!
Taru Leskinen
Team Leader
Experience with FCI Rally Obedience
From the beginning I have been involved as a team leader, and I am also a judge both nationally and internationally.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
The best thing is the versatility of the tasks and the breed range of the dogs.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
I don't compete with my dog.
Other Dog Sports I do
I compete with my dog in the hunting dog tracking test and we train rally obedience.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward to a magnificent competition of rally obedience: talented dogs, great people, amazing performances and lifelong memories.
From the beginning I have been involved as a team leader, and I am also a judge both nationally and internationally.
What I love most about FCI Rally Obedience
The best thing is the versatility of the tasks and the breed range of the dogs.
Best Result achieved with my Dog
I don't compete with my dog.
Other Dog Sports I do
I compete with my dog in the hunting dog tracking test and we train rally obedience.
Especially looking forward to
I'm looking forward to a magnificent competition of rally obedience: talented dogs, great people, amazing performances and lifelong memories.