Veterinary Behaviorist

A graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Calder has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in both her home state of New Jersey and Maine for many years.
In addition to general practice, Dr. Calder has worked at the San Francisco SPCA, Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Most recently, she was an Assistant Clinical Professor in Community Veterinary Services and Veterinary Behavior at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health Center. Dr. Calder is the past Director of Behavior Services at Midcoast Humane in Brunswick, ME.
As a general practitioner, she has always had an interest in animal behavior especially clinical veterinary behavior and in 2016, she finished a residency with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. In 2017, she became a Diplomate with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB). Dr. Calder’s special interest is in shelter behavior, feline behavior, and shy/ fearful dogs.
Dr. Calder, as the only board-certified veterinary behaviorist in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Upstate New York, welcomes patients from all over the New England area.
Recent Column Posts (1 - 6) Additional Posts (7 - 13)
Behavioral Euthanasia: Making the Hard Decision
By Christine D. Calder ... - May 01Making the decision to euthanize your pet can be one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make in your life. This decision becomes even ...
Why is My Dog Fearful at the Vet?
By Christine D. Calder ... - Jan 01Is your dog afraid to go to the veterinary hospital for a checkup? You are not alone! Did you know that over three quarters of all dogs are afraid ...
Grieving Pets
By Christine D. Calder ... - Sep 01Pets just like people can grieve the loss of a companion that has passed away. Some pets are tightly bonded whereas others are mainly affected by ...
Behavior Modification: How We Change Behavior?
By Christine D. Calder ... - Mar 01Does your dog go crazy every time someone comes to the door? Or UPS delivers a package? What about when you are out walking, and you pass another ...
Barking in Dogs
By Christine D. Calder ... - Nov 01Did you know that barking is normal behavior in dogs? It is in their DNA. Based on their ancestral jobs, there are even some breeds of dogs more ...
RESOURCE GUARDING: BITING THE HANDS THAT FEED YOU
By Christine D. Calder ... - May 01What is Resource Guarding Resource Guarding is a common behavior in dogs often directed towards people or other animals when the dog has ...