Media, Press & Credentials

The trainer the Philippine media calls when dogs need to perform

From primetime television to the country's leading animal welfare organization — third parties keep reaching the same conclusion about Coach Francis.

In the Press

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PEP.ph — Summit Media
May 12, 2026

"How to train your dog, according to a film dog trainer"

PEP.ph's feature on Coach Francis' film and TV consulting work, his force-free philosophy, and his training techniques — from teaching by association to reading dog body language.

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DZMM TeleRadyo
March 25, 2026

Guest expert on "Alam Na Dis!"

Coach Francis on how he moved from traditional punishment-based training to the force-free approach that became his brand: "Sinimulan kong maghanap ng pamamaraan na turuan ang aso na hindi nasasaktan."

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PAWS Philippines
Official referral list

One of only four trainers PAWS recommends in Metro Manila

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society lists Dog Coach Francis on its official behavior-and-training referral page — the country's most trusted animal welfare organization.

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Featured Videos

Watch the work

Network segments and interviews featuring Coach Francis and Siri, the Wonder Dog of GMA's Sherlock Jr.

GMA Network

Sherlock Jr.: Meet Siri, the Wonder Dog

GMA One — All Access

Siri charms Joyce Pring with dog tricks — with Coach Francis on set

DZMM TeleRadyo

"Alam Na Dis!" — Coach Francis on the force-free movement

Sherlock Jr. Premiere

Siri the Wonder Dog arrives at the advance screening

Film & Television Portfolio

When production needs a dog to deliver, they call Coach Francis

Canine consulting for television, film, commercials, and celebrity households — with credits on record at IMDb.

Sherlock Jr. — GMA Network (2018)

Owner and credited coach of Siri, the Golden Retriever who played Serena — the lead of the Kapuso primetime teleserye, across 63 episodes. Raised, owned, and trained by Coach Francis and Irene, Siri carried a primetime show entirely through force-free training.

Sources: GMA Entertainment · IMDb · PEP.ph

Elemento (2016)

Credited dog coach for the Philippine feature film — preparing canine talent to perform reliably on a working film set.

Source: IMDb

All Access (2018)

Featured as himself — Serena's coach — in the behind-the-scenes TV series, showing the training work behind a primetime canine lead.

Source: IMDb

Commercials & TV projects

Regularly tapped as consultant for canine performances in Philippine commercials and television — including managing a talent pool of trained dogs for productions.

Source: PEP.ph

Celebrity households

Trainer to the pet dogs of Gary Valenciano, with training and consulting work that has put him alongside the country's best-known dog lovers.

Source: PEP.ph
Credentials & Platforms

Certified, published, and on air

IMDb — Credited Film & TV Professional

Francis Roel C. Cleofas holds a professional filmography on IMDb — Sherlock Jr. (63 episodes), Elemento, and All Access — the industry-standard record of production credits.

Pet Professional Guild — Certified Member

Certified dog behavior consultant and obedience trainer by the Pet Professional Guild (Florida, USA) — the international association for force-free pet professionals. Training professionally since 2009.

The Dog Behind the Human — Podcast

Host of the podcast exploring the relationship between dogs and the humans who love them — streaming on Apple Podcasts and all major platforms.

Pets in the City — Magic 89.9

Weekly radio program on Magic 89.9 bringing force-free training and responsible pet ownership to a national audience, every Monday afternoon. Watch segments on the station's page.

200+ Video Masterclasses

A growing library of masterclasses teaching Filipino dog owners the science of behavior — plus a community of 53,000+ owners across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

2009
Training professionally since
53K+
Community of owners
200+
Masterclasses
4
Trainers on PAWS' referral list

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