Animalbehaviorist

Specialties

— From basics in training to how to control barking or aggression to a peaceful end to separation anxiety or fear for puppies or seniors to undesirable elimination and feline rivalry for kittens or adults we can help. We help to build optimal relationships that both consider your pet’s welfare and your lifestyle.

— Work with a masters level applied animal behaviorist who uses force free behavior modification methodology to obtain the most informed and insightful solutions. Along with the «why», allow us to show you and your pet the «how.»

–Individual Consultations and Training: We know that each animal and human is an individual and each situation is unique. Clear, consistent communication bracketed by positive reinforcement is the key to training. Let us show you the magic behind a collar, lead or harness: the person on the other end of the leash.

–Group Training: Force free and relationship based. Basic canine manners and learning, work on how to communicate requests and be heard. Learning «sit», «down», «off» and other commands can be more effective in group classes where dogs and people get to benefit from social and observational learning too!

–Pet Care Training and Humane Education for pet care facilities, schools and organizations.

–Best practices education and consultation in humane Trap Neuter Release and Monitor programs.

History

Established in 2009.

AnimalBehaviorist. us was founded by Frania Shelley-​Grielen, the author of «Cats and Dogs; Living with and Looking at Companion Animals from their Point of View.» She is an applied animal behaviorist and trainer utilizing force free, positive approaches to facilitate welfare and communication in behavior modification and learning.

Meet the Business Owner

Frania S.

Business Owner

Frania graduated from the Masters Program at Hunter College in Animal Behavior and Conservation. She is a licensed pet care technician teacher and a registered therapy dog handler and currently teaches the Pet Care Technician program at a private career school for individuals with disabilities. She is a professional member of the Pet Professional Guild and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Frania’s formal research projects include assisting on cat behavior at the ASPCA, dog and horse evolution at the American Museum of Natural History and parrot behavior at the WCS Queens Zoo. Working environments have ranged from a wildlife rehabilitation and rescue center in the jungles of Guatemala, private homes, New York City animal shelters and the WCS’ Queens Zoo.