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STRANGER
DIRECTED
AGGRESSION

3-Part Series Returns
November 2, 2025

A Series for Behavior Consultants

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN!
USE CODE EARLYGRR BY 10/8
TO SAVE $45

Stranger-directed aggression (SDA) presents unique challenges compared to other forms of aggression. As a behavior professional, you need more than basic skills and popular protocols. You need a deeper understanding of the many nuances and practical skills and strategies to stay safe and help your clients achieve their goals.

In this 3-part online series, you will learn about:

Safely working with all levels of aggression, regardless of bite level
Avoiding mistakes consultants make in the first appointment
Assessing different levels of stranger-directed aggression
Gathering a thorough behavior history
Navigating veterinary referrals for pain and behavior medications
Creating practical and effective behavior plans
Why "counterconditioning" often fails and effective alternatives
Smart (and not boring) desensitization strategies

Each live session will be 2 hours in length, including Q&A with Lisa.
The recordings will be available for 60 days after the last session.

PREREQUISITE:
You should already have experience working with a variety of aggression cases, have a fundamental understanding of operant and respondent conditioning, systematic desensitization, functional analysis, body language, and reinforcement strategies.

Three-part series (11/2, 11/9, 11/16 11am - 1pm Pacific)....$395

Early-Bird Discount $45: EARLYGRR (ends 10/8)

6 CEUs Pending for IAABC and CCPDT

What others have to say

This course gave me a clear plan for handling aggression cases. I feel way more confident now.

Lisa makes everything practical and easy to use. I started applying what I learned right away.

Lisa broke things down into simple steps that are easy to follow. It changed how I write behavior plans.

This filled a big gap in my skills. I don’t dread stranger-danger cases anymore.

About Lisa

I'm a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) and have been in the world of dog behavior for almost 25 years. I am the host of the podcast Aggression Bytes.

My journey in the world of dog behavior started when my dog Mac, a 7 year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Boxer mix, bit a teenage girl.

The bite was severe, resulting in over 50 stitches and multiple plastic surgeries. Mac was seized by animal control and declared a dangerous dog and my world was shattered. I was incredibly fortunate to find a trainer and mentor who helped me understand Mac and started my journey into the world of dog behavior.

25 years (and many workshops, seminars, and conferences) later, I have worked with countless dogs like Mac and their humans. I have had successes, failures, heartbreaks, and more than a few very scary incidents.

I want to share what I've learned with other professionals so they can avoid my mistakes, stay safe, and provide the support these special dogs and their humans desperately need.

Mac: Forever in my heart

STRANGER DIRECTED AGGRESSION