Amy Marder, VMD
Dr. Amy Marder graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and completed a residency in animal behavior at the same institution. She founded the Center for Behavioral Therapy at the ASPCA and then became the Director of the Behavioral Service and the Center for Shelter Dogs at the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
Dr Marder also has a private practice in clinical dog and cat behavior in the Boston metropolitan area.
Dr Marder has authored a number of academic articles and textbook chapters. She has particular interest in the behavioral analysis of shelter dogs. She published about the poor reliability of shelter dog behavioral evaluations and the poor accuracy of visual breed identification.
Dr Marder has also lectured and held trainings internationally.
Courses Taught:
VME6812: Problem Oriented Approach to Shelter Animal Behavior and Welfare
VME6813: Behavioral Health of Shelter Dogs and Cats