Robert DeFranco, M.S., Ph.D. Candidate, B.C.C.A.B. is an Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors board certified ccmpanion animal behaviorist with over 15 years experience in clinical and family counseling for companion animals and animal shelter management, He has treated over 1000 dogs, cats, birds and horses for behavior related problems. He is available as an animal behavior specialist and forensic consultant in legal matters and for conflict resolution regarding dog bites, injury by animals, and issues of animal welfare, cruelty and shelter management. He can provide research services, expert reports and testimony for judges, attorneys, lawyers, law firms, insurance companies and government agencies in Federal and state court trials and arbitrations.
Robert DeFranco is the former Executive Director of the non-profit Animal Behavior Center of New York, a division of the American Foundation for Animal Rescue, Inc. He is an adjunct instructor of behavioral psychology and animal science. He is a member of the board of directors of the Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors.
Robert DeFranco received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his Master of Science in psychology from Walden University. He is a doctoral candidate in psychology at Walden University completing his dissertation. He has written many scholarly papers on animal behavior and participated in animal behavior research as a graduate student at Queens College, City University of New York and at the Animal Behavior Center of New York. He has also writtn many traditional and online courses and practicums in applied animal behavor. He has consulted with many government and private animal related agencies and organizations including the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the New York City Center for Animal Care and Control, Bide-a-Wee, Angel Boxer Rescue and other animal rescue organizations. He uses motivational training methodology including clicker training and the use of Gentle Leader head collars.
Robert DeFranco has appeared on ABC, NBC, Fox News, Fox News Channel, New York One, WABC Talk Radio, WWOR Talk Radio, WEVD Talk Radio, and various television and radio talk shows. He is the former co-host of the television program on Queens Public Television (QPTV) and hosted the It's About Animals radio talk show on WEVD in New York City. He is the former weekly animal behavior columnist with the Queens Ledger Group newspapers. He has been quoted in USA Today, Dog Fancy, Newsday, the New York Daily News, and the New York Times.
For more information, contact Robert DeFranco at contact form or by telephone at 386-206-8528. |
