Boomer, Sammy, Mandy and Kelly.
	Kelly is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT).
	Kelly is an active member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and regularly attends the APDT annual conferences.
	Kelly is a founding member of the Chicago Area Pet Trainers Association, CAPTA.

An Oak Park resident since 1995, Kelly Elvin grew up on a horse farm in New Jersey surrounded by horses, dogs, cats, chickens and geese and was instilled from an early age with compassion and respect for all animals.

After graduating from Bucknell University with honors in English, followed by law school at the University of Michigan, Kelly worked for ten years as a litigation attorney. Her background with animals and experiences with her own dogs motivated her to learn more about dog training and behavior.

Kelly is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She worked as the staff trainer at Oak Park's Animal Care League and currently assists homeless animals as a volunteer for Central Indiana Lab Rescue and Adoption. She also is a member of the Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors (ACABC) and the Delta Society and is completing her certification as a Canine Behavior Counselor (CBC) through the ACABC and the American Institute of Animal Science.

Kelly shares her life with her incredibly patient husband Matt and their dogs Boomer, a black Labrador retriever, Sammy, a golden retriever, and the newest member of their pack, a black Labrador retriever named Mandy. Sammy is a certified Delta Society Pet Partner and Reading Education Assistance Dog. In addition, Sammy and Kelly have earned their Level 2 title in APDT Rally Obedience and are now competing in agility.

After years of weekend trips to their small farm in Michigan, Kelly and Matt have finally made a permanent move from Chicago.  They and their pack are living  the country life and we miss them more than words can say. 

All of us wish the Elvins a safe and happy life and much success as they plan their next steps.  We'll keep you posted....e

You can still reach Kelly at kelly@animalsense.com.