Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (15)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

For dog behavior consultants. The ins and outs of working with aggression cases. From Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Lisa Mulllinax.

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Recent Episodes

S2E8 Return of the Stranger-Directed Aggression Series

May 09, 2026 5m

3-part series starts May 17th (but it's recorded so you can start later and catch up)! Learn more about what the series covers and how you can save $100 off the registration price (Hint: Use code…

S2E8 We Don’t Talk About Bruno: Aversive Tools

Feb 18, 2026 29m

Join me to explore this controversial topic and how we can prioritize welfare in every training and management decision we make. Stranger Directed Aggression series coming in May. Listen to save…

S2E7 REPLAY: Counterconditioning and Aggression

Oct 08, 2025 22m

For decades, behavior consultants have been told that counterconditioning is THE gold standard for changing behavior, especially aggression. But is that actually what the scientific literature says?…

S2E6 Handling Skills

Oct 01, 2025 29m

Lisa discusses the vital importance of handling skills for dog professionals, concentrating on safe and effective dog management and movement. It covers essential leash, along with various restraint…

S2E5 Foggy Behavior Histories

Sep 18, 2025 18m

Dive into "Foggy Behavior Histories," where Lisa tackles the most challenging canine cases: those with unclear pasts. Learn how to navigate unclear histories, recognize subtle warning signs, and…

S2E4 AI, Behavior Consultant

Sep 03, 2025 23m

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 surprising capabilities and what consultants need to…

S2E3 Non-Affective Aggression

Aug 20, 2025 35m

When dogs target small dogs or children, the causes aren't always anxiety or fear. Lisa talks about non-affective aggression or "predation," cases, the signs, the risks, and how to work with…

S2E2 Pain with Micaela Young DVM - Part II

Aug 06, 2025 41m

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 to all the resources mentioned here.

S2E1 Pain with Micaela Young DVM - Part I

Jul 30, 2025 41m

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 veterinarians need from consultants when a referral…

S1E12 The 5Ws of Stranger-Directed Aggression

Apr 10, 2025 22m

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 these high-stakes cases. Stranger-Directed…

S1E11 The Trouble With Thresholds

Mar 19, 2025 20m

At threshold. Over threshold. Under threshold. Common terminology in the dog behavior world, but what do they mean and are they useful or accurate ways to measure a dog's emotional…

S1E10 Counterconditioning And Aggression

Mar 12, 2025 22m

For decades, behavior consultants have been told that counterconditioning is the gold standard for changing behavior, especially aggression. But is that actually what the scientific literature says?…

S1E9 Behavior Plan Pitfalls & How To Avoid Them

Mar 05, 2025 18m

Are you getting discouraged with clients not following your plan or losing them to the "other" trainers? Is the problem client compliance...or could it be your behavior plan? In this episode, Lisa…

S1E9 Bonus: Listener Question - Is Stranger-Directed Aggression Protective Behavior?

Feb 20, 2025 3m Bonus

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 story of a scary incident that involved her…

S1E8 Stranger-Directed Aggression: Assessing Risk

Feb 20, 2025 19m

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 accurate assessment of risk and shares details…

S1E7 Let’s Talk About Meds

Feb 06, 2025 19m

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 meds? In this episode, Lisa discusses the tricky…

S1E6 Muzzle Meltdowns

Jan 22, 2025 18m

Explore the five components of muzzle training and how to break them down to prevent early mistakes from becoming big meltdowns later. Stranger-Directed Aggression For Behavior Professionals Starts…

S1E5 Arousal and Aggression

Jan 08, 2025 15m

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 means for aggression cases. Links: Mouthing,…

S1E4 4 Stages of a Behavior Program

Dec 25, 2024 14m

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 with a consultant, and what are the 4 stages…

S1E3 Don’t Touch My Stuff! Resource Guarding: Part 2

Dec 11, 2024 20m

Part 2: The practical side of working with resource guarding cases.

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