Pamela grew up in a household of cats and dogs and it seemed natural that she had a great love for animals. Any time spent around dogs, horses, and various other animals became some of her most memorable times.

Pam’s passion and love for music as a child meant one thing-she wanted to be a Rock Star! She's an accomplished guitarist and has been playing since she was 10 years old when her favorite aunt bought her a guitar. But, ince that line of work didn’t pan out, she decided to become a chef. Pam spent many years cooking in various restaurants and also owned her own catering business. She then attended Columbia College in Chicago with the intention of working in Radio. Currently Pam is working at a local television studio in the IT department.

Pam worked as a docent at the Lincoln Park Zoo where she fell in love with Gorillas, and is currently in training as a Volunteer at the Chicago Anti Cruelty Society.

Pam was the owner of a wonderful mixed breed Lab/shepherd named Jamby who she loved dearly. Unfortunately, Jamby had issues and was fear aggressive. She's convinced that some of his problems could have been thwarted and resolved with early dog training, which he did not receive. As a result of that experience, her passion for early and lifelong dog training developed. Other interests are travel, camping and boating. She especially loves taking her two golden retrievers Murphy (CGC) and Chauncey (soon to be CGC) out on her power boat for a ride and then a swim.

Pam is currently interning with AnimalSense and someday hopes to become a full time dog trainer.  She attended last years APDT Conference in Kansas City and plans on attending future APDT conferences.  We know she’s going to make one heck of a dog trainer!

Pam's Forest Park home is also shared by her partner Andi and three cats - Gumbo, Dusty and Jesse.  Murph and Chaunce don’t mind the company…