R. CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) ALEKSANDR
 

A natural athlete and semi-professional hockey player, Chris has been training, competing and handling in agility since 2008. Although relatively new to agility, Chris is not new to teaching, as he has trained children in the sport of hockey for over seven years. Chris' love of teaching shows in the great pride he has for his student's accomplishments and more important, their enjoyment in and recreation with their dogs.

Chris took to the performance sport of dog agility with an expertise in movement. He is a professional agility handler, currently handling five different dogs in competition for clients, and handled, Lochlan, a world-ranked Border Collie at the 2010 USDAA World Games, placing 9th in Team Standard, 26" division.

With his easy-going nature, Chris teaches his students with patience and understanding. Chris structures his classes with clear, straightforward instruction that enables each student to learn at his/her own pace. Chris is able to adapt his training to tailor to individual student needs. 

Chris and his wife Kris own and operate Noordelijk Enterprises, Inc., which offers all types of dog training services. In that venue Chris provides agility training from beginner through advanced levels, works with dogs with behavior problems, and also works with students who need basic training. Picture on Right (Kris with Matra and Chris with Ugri Fall 2010 East Coast Mudi Picnic)

In addition, Chris and Kris take on many aggression cases from several rescue organizations and animal shelters in the NY Metro area.

Chris is actively involved in herding with his Hungarian Mudi, Ugri; American Eskimo, Sparky; and the four family Border Collies (Lochlan, War, Flame and Bratska).