Ms. Francine Miller has been working with companion animals since 2005. Her focus has been on animal behavior and counseling families with pets that have behavioral problems.
Experience: October 2005 to PresentApplied Animal Behavior Counsleor/Independent Contractor forVeterinary Behavior Consultants/Patrick Melese, DVM, DACVB Five years of clinical experience treating dogs and cats with behavior problems. Consulted on hundreds of cases for every type of aggression, separation anxiety, barking, phobias, fear reactions, destructiveness, inappropriate elimination, escape, urine marking, scratching, housesoiling, compulsive disorders and others in dogs and cats. Francine teaches clients various humane approaches to dealing with these problems that may include behavior modification techniques based on learning theory, suggested environmental changes, as well as some obedience training techniques – all part of a behavioral treatment plan. Education & Certifications: Certification as a canine obedience instructor from Animal Behavior College, Completed extensive study of learning theory and modern obedience instruction. Diploma in Canine Behavior Counseling from the American College of Applied Science (ACAS). Master of Science (MS) degree (in progress) in Applied Animal Behavior Science and Family Counseling for Companion Animals, from the American College of Applied Science (ACAS). Completed all coursework and requirements except thesis. Studies included canine and feline behavior, ethology, animal behavior, animal learning, conditioning, animal psychology and veterinary psychopharmacology. Certification by The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Certified Animal Behavior Consultants are required to demonstrate competency in five core areas including assessment and intervention strategies, counseling skills, behavioral science, knowledge of animal behavior, and species-specific knowledge.Prior experience includes 20+ years in the marketing and advertising fields before pursuing a professional interest in applied companion animal behavior.