Not in My House! Stranger Danger Aggression with Lisa Mullinax

The Bitey End of the Dog

What drives some dogs to react aggressively toward strangers while being perfectly lovely with their families? In this enlightening conversation, Lisa Mullinax draws from her two decades of experience working with over 4,500 dogs to unpack the complexities of stranger-directed aggression.
Rather than relying on vague labels like "protective" or "territorial," Lisa focuses on observable behaviors and what they tell us about a dog's emotional state. She shares her own powerful story of living with Mac, a dog who severely bit a teenager, which launched her journey into behavior work. This personal experience infuses her approach with both empathy for guardians and a clear-eyed view of the risks involved.
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Chapters

1. Defining Stranger-Directed Aggression (00:00:00)

2. Assessing Risk and Motivation (00:09:07)

3. Lisa's Personal Experience with Dog Bites (00:17:52)

4. Shelter Decisions and Behavioral Euthanasia (00:30:00)

5. Pain as an Aggression Trigger (00:38:21)

6. Practical Behavior Change Strategies (00:51:46)

7. Client Support and Implementation Challenges (00:59:43)