so they can continue to better understand canine behavior and how we can help dogs cope better with life.
Dr. Christine Calder A graduate of Mississippi State University but native of New Jersey, Dr. Christine Calder has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in both 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. As a general practitioner, Dr. Calder 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). Her special interest is in shelter behavior, feline behavior, and shy/fearful dogs. She shares her home with three Rhodesian ridgebacks, a black Lab, two French bulldogs, and a snake.
Dr. Hannah Capon Dr. Hannah Capon MA Vet MB MRCVS, winner of the 2020 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Impact Award, the 2019 Ceva Vet of the Year and finalist in the 2019 Petplan Vet of the Year, is a first-opinion veterinary surgeon in the UK. She is also recognized for her tireless work with Canine Arthritis Management (CAM), an online education and support service for owners of arthritic dogs and professionals that care for them. CAM began as a simple Facebook page in 2015 where Dr. Capon would promote earlier identification and thorough multimodal management plans. Today, it boasts a flourishing service run by a team of veterinary professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to help dog owners. CAM has become an unstoppable force, and now includes a respected website full of downloads such as the unique Home Safe tool (#itsmyhometoo), a large social media presence, and an online shop stocking awareness merchandise, owner education and other canine essentials. CAM is an education provider for first opinion practices, as well as dog groups, paraprofessionals and owners, and an inspirational campaign group to raise awareness of the serious nature of this disease (#yourdogmoreyears). CAM has worked with numerous
