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Staff Trainer
Tammy Vitkovic-Bristol cannot remember a time when animals were not a part of her life! She smiles to think how every interest she has had has so perfectly flowed into another rewarding experience. Her fondness for pets as a child led her to pursue a degree in Biological Sciences from Northern Illinois University, and to an internship at the John G. Shedd Aquarium. This, in turn, led her to Central Africa where she spent 2.5 years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Gabon, teaching local farmers how to raise fish and plant gardens. On her return, Tammy joined the Brookfield Zoo as a keeper/trainer--and thus began her love of training!
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| Tammy at home with Rumi and Riley |
Tammy has been teaching dog obedience classes for five years in the Chicagoland area at PetSmart, PETCO, and through her own private business, “Gone to the Dogs.” Her love of animal behavior takes her to many a dog training seminar each year. Most recently she received her Counseling Certificate from Jean Donaldson’s Dog Trainer’s Academy at the San Francisco SPCA.
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