This episode of Aggression Bites tackles a high-stakes and often misunderstood type of behavior: non-affective aggression. Host Lisa Mullinax breaks down why this kind of aggression is different from what we usually see, as it’s not driven by emotions like fear or anxiety. Instead, it’s a goal-oriented behavior focused on specific targets, such as small dogs or children. Lisa outlines the subtle indicators of this behavior—including a lack of warning signs before an attack—and shares essential management and training strategies that are crucial for working with these cases.