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Tammy Bristol
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!



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.

Tammy has recently worked for Chicago’s largest no-kill shelter, PAWS Chicago, as their Adoption Program Manager. She was responsible for the intake and evaluation of more than 500 animals rescued and re-homed by PAWS Chicago each year.

Every free moment Tammy has is spent with her new husband, Kevin, her two dogs Rumi (Husky/Shepherd Mix), and Riley (Shepherd Mix), both rescued from no-kill shelters, and her two cats, Jack and Minnie, whom she brought home from Africa. Tammy has a very special place in her heart for rescue animals.

You can reach Tammy at tammy@animalsense.com.



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