Vet-to-Vet Case Consultations

Any veterinarian can request a case consultation with Dr. Calder. You do not need to be working with a trainer or a behavior team. If you have a behavior case and want specialist input on diagnosis or medication, Dr. Calder can help.

• Your vet will set the cost of this service and will stay in charge of your pet's case. All talks about your pet's behavior and treatment happen between you and your vet, not directly with Dr. Calder.
• If your vet is interested, they will need to contact us to learn more. You may want this option, but your vet may not. They are welcome to reach out with questions.
• If your vet does not want to do a case consultation, or if you would rather have your pet seen in person, you can schedule with Dr. Calder's resident, Dr. Shannon Emmons at Eliot Veterinary Hospital in Eliot, ME 03903. Visit their website for scheduling. We do not book these appointments.

Shelter Consulting

Dr. Calder offers behavior consulting for shelters. If your shelter needs help with an animal's behavior — whether it is an assessment, a diagnosis, or a plan — reach out to us directly.

Coordinated Behavioral Care for Your Pet

For cases that also need hands-on behavior work, Dr. Calder coordinates with Haulin' Aus, Inc., led by Pat Koven, LVT, KPA-CTP. Dr. Calder's consultations focus on diagnosis and medication. The behavior side of your pet's care — day-to-day management, training plans, and ongoing support — is handled by the Haulin' Aus team.

Here is how it works: Before each consultation, Pat sends Dr. Calder a detailed report on your pet's behavior. This includes what triggers the behavior, how the environment plays a role, how your pet has responded to the current plan, and anything Dr. Calder should know when thinking about medication. After the consultation, Dr. Calder's recommendations go straight to your veterinarian and into your pet's behavior plan. This keeps the medical side and the behavior side working together from start to finish.

If you already have a trainer: The reports that Haulin' Aus sends to Dr. Calder include information that most trainers do not collect or share. Working with the Haulin' Aus team for the behavior side means Dr. Calder gets the full picture she needs, and her recommendations are carried out the same way every time. You can still work with another trainer for general training needs.

All of these options are for both dogs and cats. The Haulin' Aus team works with cats too.