Rethinking Reactivity
A podcast designed to empower, educate, and equip the modern handler of reactive dogs
Rethinking Reactivity
Stranger Directed Reactivity with Lisa Mullinax
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This episode is all about dogs that bark/lunge/growl at strangers, both on walks and inside the home. Lisa and I discuss:
- The difference between reactivity and aggression
- How to help dogs with stranger directed aggression acclimate to new people
- Why "first impressions" are so important for these cases
- How to tell if the dog is actually comfortable around a guest
- What to teach dogs who are reactive on leash towards people
- And so much more
About Lisa:
Lisa Mullinax is approaching 25 years of experience in canine behavior. A Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Lisa has lead behavior programs at multiple animal shelters and provides behavior support to private clients. Specializing in aggression, Lisa now brings her insight and expertise to coaching behavior professionals on navigating their complex cases. Her Stranger-Directed Aggression series teaches dog pros how to get success and stay safe in high stakes cases.
https://www.lisamullinax.com
https://www.lisamullinax.com/aggressionbytes
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