Aggression Bytes
Episodes
We Don’t Talk About Bruno: Aversive Tools
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join me to explore this controversial topic and how we can prioritize welfare in every training and management decision we make. Stranger Directed Agg...
REPLAY: Counterconditioning and Aggression
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, behavior consultants have been told that counterconditioning is THE gold standard for changing behavior, especially aggression. But is th...
Handling Skills
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa discusses the vital importance of handling skills for dog professionals, concentrating on safe and effective dog management and movement. It cove...
Foggy Behavior Histories
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into "Foggy Behavior Histories," where Lisa tackles the most challenging canine cases: those with unclear pasts. Learn how to navigate unclear hi...
AI, Behavior Consultant
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a dog owner asks AI for help with their dog’s aggressive behavior? In this episode, Lisa reveals what she learned about AI’s sur...
Non-Affective Aggression
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When dogs target small dogs or children, the causes aren't always anxiety or fear. Lisa talks about non-affective aggression or "predation," cases, th...
Pain with Micaela Young DVM - Part II
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa resumes Part 2 of her interview with Dr Micaela Young. They discuss pain trials, gait analysis, and more. Check the Part 1 show notes for links t...
Pain with Micaela Young DVM - Part I
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa kicks off a new season with a special guest, Dr Micaela Young. Lisa and Dr Young discuss lesser known pain symptoms in dogs, what information vet...
The 5Ws of Stranger-Directed Aggression
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In stranger-directed aggression cases the antecedent is never just "strangers" Lisa talks about the 5W's - Who, What, When, Where, and Why - found in ...
The Trouble With Thresholds
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At threshold. Over threshold. Under threshold. Common terminology in the dog behavior world, but what do they mean and are they useful or accurate way...
Counterconditioning And Aggression
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, behavior consultants have been told that counterconditioning is the gold standard for changing behavior, especially aggression. But is th...
Behavior Plan Pitfalls & How To Avoid Them
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting discouraged with clients not following your plan or losing them to the "other" trainers? Is the problem client compliance...or could i...
Bonus: Listener Question - Is Stranger-Directed Aggression Protective Behavior?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A listener asks if dogs that display stranger-directed aggression are being "protective," like so many of our clients think. Lisa answers and shares a...
Stranger-Directed Aggression: Assessing Risk
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many behavior consultants use a common bite scale to determine whether or not to take certain cases. In this episode, Lisa discusses why that's not an...
Let’s Talk About Meds
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When do you refer a client to their veterinarian for behavior meds? How do you know if they are working? Where is the line when it comes to discussing...
Muzzle Meltdowns
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the five components of muzzle training and how to break them down to prevent early mistakes from becoming big meltdowns later. Stranger-Direct...
Arousal and Aggression
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard a dog's behavior described as "arousal"? What IS arousal, anyway? Lisa discusses what arousal is, what it looks like, and what it ...
4 Stages of a Behavior Program
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not uncommon for Lisa to be the 2nd or 3rd behavior consultant hired on an aggression case. What are clients paying for, why do they stop working...
Don’t Touch My Stuff! Resource Guarding: Part 2
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2: The practical side of working with resource guarding cases.
Don’t Touch My Stuff! Resource Guarding: Part 1
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resource guarding behavior. What is it, what does it look like, and what are the variables involved in each case? Also, are lap guarding and space gua...
Defining Aggression
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aggression is a term that can't be easily defined. In one reference book, there are over 30 definitions! To avoid confusion or misunderstandings, Lisa...
Introducing Aggression Bytes
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little bit about Lisa Mullinax (she/her) and Aggression Bytes