Basic observable behaviors & Movements; Actions adapted to the environment with purpose & understanding are skills.
Skills are purposeful actions that require information from the environment. In Play+, performance revolves around Actions & Skills rather than behaviors.
Constraints are restrictions or limitations placed in the environment to limit or restrict actions.
In the context of Play+, initiative encapsulates the process of leading the dynamic interaction during play. Whether it's the Dog or the Handler, the one with the initiative actively guides the direction of the experience
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Explore the nuanced language of Play+ dog training. These terms enrich our understanding and enhance communication between handlers and dogs, contributing to more efficient and harmonious training sessions. Dive in and expand your canine training vocabulary.
Skills are purposeful actions that require information from the environment. In Play+, performance revolves around Actions & Skills rather than behaviors.
In Play+, "Prehension" is a concept borrowed from the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. It refers to the process by which the dog perceives and interprets the cues and the actual world around it, including emotions and feelings from previous experiences. This perception and interpretation inform the dog's actions and reactions within the training
Constraints are restrictions or limitations placed in the environment to limit or restrict actions.
In the context of Play+, initiative encapsulates the process of leading the dynamic interaction during play. Whether it's the Dog or the Handler, the one with the initiative actively guides the direction of the experience
In neuroscience, the SEEKING system is one of the primary emotional systems identified by the affective neuroscience theory. It is a fundamental component of the brain’s reward circuitry, and it's responsible for motivating exploratory behavior, curiosity, and anticipation in response to stimuli.
the Mental Pole refers to the cognitive and perceptual elements of the play interaction. It encompasses the dog's understanding and anticipation of cues, their decision-making process, problem-solving skills, and attention focus.
In the Play+ philosophy, "Satisfaction of the Process" refers to the fulfillment derived from successful participation and completion of the training cycle. This satisfaction is not solely about achieving specific objectives or goals,
Basic observable behaviors & Movements; Actions adapted to the environment with purpose & understanding are skills.
The Physical Pole is a concept drawn from Alfred North Whitehead's philosophy and adapted in the Play+ training philosophy. It represents the moment of actual engagement where the behavior begins, initiated by a cue. The cue is prehended, or grasped, by the dog, marking the starting point of the actual occasion or the specific
Eternal Objects,In Play+, this term refers to Actualized Skills or behaviors that have been previously learned and actualized by the dog.
The Now Next Cycle of Play:. A rhythmic sequence of engagement and reflection, optimizing teamwork and performance in the dynamic world of dog training.