Kelly Mitrevski

Kelly French-Mitrevski, BSc, MSc, received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph and her Master's in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling from the American College of Applied Science; the first Canadian to graduate from their college. Kelly is one of the only animal behaviourists with this level of education in the Windsor-Essex County area. She is also a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and has attended their annual conference in 2011 and 2012, and their virtual conference in May of 2020. She also attended the Pet Professional Guild's annual conference in 2017 and Victoria Stilwell's Virtual International Dog Behaviour Conference in May of 2020. Kelly is always looking for more educational opportunities to help her provide the support you and your pets need. Animals have been an influence on Kelly her whole life and she has experience with a variety of companion animals from dogs, to cats to horses. Currently she lives with Mira, a hound mix from an Ohio shelter who had 5 puppies in December 2012 including Bootso, Kelly's second dog and cat Zoey. Kelly and her husband, Kris welcomed two baby girls into the world in November 2019 and May 2021. Prior to opening Animal Antics, Kelly worked as an Animal Behaviour Counsellor at the local Humane Society; assessing and working with dogs and cats to help increase adoptability and smooth the transition into their forever home. She has often volunteered her time to a variety of community pet rescues as well. Kelly follows scientifically-proven positive reinforcement, non-aversive animal training techniques. She has experience working with dysfunctional behaviours in dogs, cats, horses, birds, and small animals as well as training obedience cues. Dysfunctional behaviours include aggression, fears, separation anxiety, litterbox issues, excessive vocalizations, and compulsions. She currently provides behavioural consultations and in-home training for dogs and cats.