Team Austria

AT1 Lisa Biegler

& Talisman of flying porkies

Hi, I'm Lisa Biegler, and I'm a dog lover through and through! I live my passion for dogs not only in my day job as a dog trainer, nevertheless also in every minute of my free time with my four dogs. I absolutely love what I do and support all kinds of teams on their amazing journey together in Rally Obedience and Hoopers. For me, the key to a harmonious team is a loving cooperation and having a training concept that's been thought through. Of course, we're always working towards the #trainfairorgohome motto. Once all the small training elements come together and fit as one, we're ready to go with a smile on our faces and nothing can stop us from enjoying a successful tournament.

Our Achievements:

Participant in the finals of the first Rally Obedience World Championship / ÖKV performance winner 2025+2024+2022 / ÖKV Vice performance winner 2025+2024+2023+2022 / Europe Open Winner 2023+2022 / Europe Open Vice Winner 2023+2022 / National Champion2025+ 2024+ 2023+2022+ 2021 / Vice National Champion 2024+2023+2022+ 2021 / Annual champion/Summer Cup winner 2025+2024+2023 +2022+2021+2020 East Cup winner 2023+2022+2021 /

AT2 Marina Waltritsch 
&Nanook

My name is Marina Waltritsch and I have been active in competitive dog sports with my dog Nanook, a Sheltie, since 2017. Nanook was born in May 2015 and after thorough training in heelwork, I also ventured into tournaments. In 2020 we moved into the Rally Obedience through a workshop. From the beginning, we were both enthusiastic about the frequently changing tasks in the sign courses and so we continued to develop together and worked our way up to the highest national class. In 2021 and 2023 we were able to successfully become the regional champion of Carinthia/Styria in the highest class, and in 2022 we were the vice national champion. We also take part in the annual ÖKV performance winner test (=state championship), where we reached 11th place in 2021, in 2022 we have already worked our way up and were able to get 5th place and our biggest success so far was in October 2023 we were able to win the state championship title.

In 2024 we took part at the first World Championship of Rally Obedience and with the Team we could reach the 3rd place. It was a honor to be part for the Team last year and this year again.

AT3 Jennifer Wölle &
Wesley Snipes of Dark Spirit  

My name is Jennifer Wölle. By my side is Border Collie Wesley, who stands by me through thick and thin and is always up for any kind of fun. Wesley is the sweetest and friendliest dog one could ever wish for, and I am incredibly grateful to have him in my life. Wesley is very talented and has achieved top-level success in several dog sports, but because of the variety of exercises, Rally Obedience is our favorite. Taking part in the World Championship in Tulln is our greatest achievement, and we are really looking forward to it.

AT 4 Thessa Bauer &
Galdra's mind Flash Dance

DI Thessa-Carina Bauer, University Assistant at JKU Linz
I started training in dog sports at the age of 8. Over the years, I've become a trainer and judge for both Rally Obedience and Obedience, as well as a breeder of Laekenois. I currently share my life with two Laekenois, and we enjoy training in whatever brings us the most fun.
Other hobbies? None. It's all about the dogs.

Galdra's Mind Flash Dance, aka Flash

True to her name, she's a little flash of energy! Her favorite exercise is heelwork, and she performs it with enthusiasm and precision.. 

AT 5 Thessa Bauer & Roughrags Journey of Joshua

Roughrags Journey of Joshua, aka Joe
Joe is my rock - calm, reliable, and always by my side. His favorite exercise is the twist, which he performs with style.

R1 Andrea Kratky &
Anabella vom Hause Manhartsberg

My name is Andrea Kratky, and I live with my family in Vienna. My two American Staffordshire Terriers are the best playmates for my grandchild. Training with the dogs is my passion and at the same time a balance to everyday life. The dog participating here, Bella, is almost 10 years old—my dream and soul dog. She is sensitive, even-tempered, eager to work, and the best family dog.

The most important thing in training for me is that we have fun and are a good team.

My motto is: Together we are strong.

Presenting my dog at the World Championship is a dream come true for me!

Our RO achievements are:

2023 RO Winter Cup, Class 1 – 2nd place
2023 RO Ost Cup, Class 2 – 3rd place
2023 RO Regional Championship, Cl.2 –3rd pl.
2024 RO European Open Hungary, Cl.3 – 1st pl.
2024 RO Ost Cup, Class 3 – 2nd pl.

R2 Sandra Belko &

Ready to Rock Slash Shepter

Originally, we started as allrounder with Agility, Obedience, Hoopers and Dogdiving. But Rally Obedience catched us from the beginning. I started Rally Obedience in 2016 from the moment this dogsports appeared in Austria. Soon our successes shows that we are on the right track and also my career as Rally Obedience trainer started.

FCI Rally Obedience started for me with my souldog Bayou who passed away 2024. So to honor her I am now standing at the starting line with my young Border Collie Boy Slash. I have never expected us to make it into the Team in his first FCI-season. He has so much drive combined with excitement but somehow our love for each other brought us here.

My goal is to guide my dog through all the exercises with trust, giving him the self-confidence he needs to show the exercises with expression and accuracy. I am so proud of this little boy giving his everything the last months and who deserves it so much to be seen.

Successes:

Europe Open 3rd place in 2022
National Champion & Vice National Champion in 2020
Rally Obedience Intermediate Winner in 2019
Annual champion class 3 in 2019, 3rd place in 2022

Dannya Fischer
Teamleader

My name is Dannya Fischer, and I am from Upper Austria. For many years, I have been actively involved in various dog sports and last year had the honor of participating in the first World Championship in Turku. This year, I am excited to support our team as team leader and look forward to a fantastic experience together.