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 is made for suspected pain, what to do when diagnostics are unremarkable, and a lot more.Resources Part 1 & 2:Urban Animal: Micaela Young, DVMUpcoming Seminar (Seattle area): But Are They Fine? With Micaela Young, DVMDaniel Mills - Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and DogsZero Pain PhilosophyCanine Arthritis ManagementCanine Conditioning and Body Awareness FB GroupOne Week Wonder: The Crucial Reason Your Dog's Pain Management Trial Needs More TimeI Like The Way You Move: Dog Gait Video

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 Aggression series starts 4/27/25Individual mentoring and case reviewGroup mentorship starts June 2nd!Click and treat! Support the podcast by becoming a member at buymeacoffee.com/aggressionbytes

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 state?Stranger-Directed Aggression for Professionals starts March 30th! For information and registration:https://www.serenitycanine.com/sda

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? Join Lisa as she talks about why counterconditioning may not be as effective as we're told.Stranger-Directed Aggression for Professionals starts March 30th SourcesPavlov, I. (1916) An Analysis Of Some Complex Reflexes In The Dog; And The Relative Strength And Tension Of Several Centeres., Lectures on Conditioned Reflexes, Chapter XXVLindsay, S. Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol 3, Chapter 8Spaulding, K. Making the Most Out of Counterconditioning, sciencemattersllc.comWood Brown, L. ClickerExpo Luminos: High Stakes, Effective Strategies: Counter-Conditioning as an Effective Procedural Choice for Aggression, clickertraining.comRogers, N. Behavioral “Freudian Slips” – The Neuroscience Of Maladaptive Avoidance Habits, aggressivedogs.com

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 looks at common mistakes all consultants make at some point (including her) and how to avoid them.Stranger-Directed Aggression Starts March 30thMentoring Services

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 childhood dog and a would-be predator.Stranger-Directed Aggression 3-Part Series for behavior pros - Starts March 30th

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 about the dog who launched her journey into the world of dog behavior. The 3-part online series, Stranger-Directed Aggression for Professionals, starts March 30th. Listen to this episode for a code to save 20% off registration (ends 3/1). Resources Stranger-Directed Aggression 3-Part Series - Starts March 30th.  Language of Dogs, Sarah Kalnajs Canine Behavior, Barbara Handelman

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 subject of behavior medications and our role as behavior consultants.ResourcesStranger-Directed Aggression SeriesBehavior Medications: First Line of Defense or Last Resort?Blackwell's Canine and Feline Behavior

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 March 30th! Teaching A Chin Rest Muzzle Training: Movement Django: Muzzle + Chin Rest

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, Mounting & Mischief WebinarLA Animal Services Employee Mauled By Dog

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 every behavior program needs to support clients and help them meet their goals?Resources:Mentoring ServicesBook: Telling Ain't Training

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

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 guarding real things? Lisa breaks down the many factors in these cases and dispels some common prevention myths.

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 defines terms like aggression, reactivity, and predation, in order to avoid misunderstandings in future episodes. Animal Behavior Desk Reference

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