Angela Love-Bradford, CPDT-KA

Angela Love-Bradford, CPDT-KA
Dog Trainer

My Role at Tucker Pup's

I teach group classes, private lessons, and turnkey training. I am also a Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

Prior Dog Experience

Prior to Tucker Pup's, I was a professional dog trainer for The Anti-Cruelty Society, one of the oldest and largest animal rescues in Chicago. At Anti-Cruelty, I learned from many trainers who were highly experienced and well-regarded, and I became a Senior Trainer there. I conducted countless classes there for eleven years, helping thousands of dogs and people with issues ranging from puppy obedience to leash reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and much more.

I was also a professional trainer at Petco for five years, using positive reinforcement to help with common behavioral challenges.

I am deeply involved in rescue work, and had a prominent role in a local rescue organization, C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort) since 2010. My many roles include advanced training volunteer coordinator, board member, canine medical director, canine foster coordinator, and kennel captain.

I have fostered over 100 dogs, while providing them with much-needed training.

I have also volunteered with:

• The Anti-Cruelty Society's SAFE, foster, and Bully Buddies programs
• Safe Humane Chicago
• Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC)
• The Humane Society's 'End Dog Fighting' and 'Pets for Life' campaigns
• The Irving Park Community Food Pantry (Pet Food Corner).

Professional Certifications and Associations

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).





• Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).





• Certified as an evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program, created by the American Kennel Club (AKC)

Why I Became a Dog Trainer

In the mid-2000's, I saw how many dogs were suffering and needed the help of positive reinforcement training. I quit my administrative job and became an apprentice at The Anti-Cruelty Society. I have trained thousands of dogs since then, and have never looked back!

My Dogs

I own seven dogs, all of whom I rescued.