Animal Behaviorist / Author / Educator
Frania Shelley-Grielen is an animal behaviorist, educator, and author. Frania’s books draw from formal education in animal behavior and welfare science along with extensive applied animal behavior experience, incorporating approaches considering natural history, force free, welfare and science-based protocols and insights. Focusing on individual, behavioral, and environmental needs furthers training and modification optimized for better outcomes.
Frania’s dedicated websites for Animal Behavior and PetCentered Education along with her YouTube channel (see links below) are open access resources for animal behavior, training, and education. Sample her newest book here
BEHAVIOR MATTERS FOR CATS AND DOGS is an essential, comprehensive resource for pet guardians and industry experts. Frania Shelley-Grielen
Cats and Dogs ~ Living with and looking at companion animals from their point of view.
Frania Shelley-Grielen
Confessions of a Bed and Breakfast Diva ~ Hospitality Lessons from the other Side of the Desk. 2nd Edition
Frania Shelley-Grielen
“An information-packed guide to managing and modifying cat and dog behaviors sensitively and effectively.”- Kirkus Reviews
Behavior Matters are among the top reasons guardians consult animal service professionals and for pet surrender: Aggression, Unacceptable Elimination, Anxiety, Reactivity, Resource Guarding, Pica, Separation Anxiety, Socialization, Integration and more…Better understanding feline and canine body language, communication, behavioral and enrichment needs, can help our human animal connections and how we live with our cats and dogs. Don’t just bring them home. Keep them there.
Behavior Matters for Cats and Dogs: Frania’s newest release, winner of the Dog Writers Association of America’s “Best Behavior Book of 2024” and the “Dogwise Best Book of 2024,” is available on Amazon and other retailers for individual sales and Ingramcontent.com for global distribution to retailers and libraries. Also available for library users on the BiblioBoard Library platform.
Cats and Dogs, Living with and Looking at Companion Animals from their Point of View is available at Amazon and other retailers.
Confessions of a Bed and Breakfast Diva: This honest account of the last year in owning a too small (less than six units!) B&B became a hit in the inside circle of hospitality owners and garnered controversial major media attention.
Frania Shelley-Grielen, MA, MS 