I don’t dismiss behavioral science and I value its many astute observations and precise descriptions; however it is missing the fundamental element of behavior, to wit: the animal’s nature which is an evolved function of energy. So what is energy?
Science understands energy as an “action potential,” as a differential in concentration of “charged” particles between [...]
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Posts Tagged ‘energy’
Behan is too new-agey in his explanations to be taken seriously. He also dismisses large tracks of learning theory and psychology and ethology. He prefers undefined explanations like “emotional circuitry of dog and owner” Frankly I tend to dismiss and distrust anyone that talks about ‘energy’ or ‘vibrations’ to explain animal behavior.
Thursday, March 11th, 2010I agree there is energy – everything does have energy – but there are also plain old basic learning principles that have been around for a long time.
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Behavioral science is indeed being consistent by not using the term energy, and it’s also quite wise to avoid any use of the term because once we add energy into a discussion of behavior, then the paradigm shifts wholesale. On the other hand we can’t agree that there is energy, that everything has energy, and [...]
On Training a Dog to “OUT”
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009I want the word “OUT” to be the decisive trigger that causes the dog to release the grip. But before the dog can be receptive to its handler’s voice, it must first be able to feel its handler and this allows it to be attracted to handler inputs. It must also come to feel that [...]
A Challenge
Thursday, October 8th, 2009A Fractal Pattern
What excites me about my energy model is that I believe I’ve discovered a constantly repeating fractal expression of behavior: a simple and easily recognizable module that constantly repeats itself to factor out more and more complex behaviors and ultimately, a social and cooperative nature. Since all of nature seems to be an [...]
What is natural in regards to training
Sunday, October 4th, 2009Kevin talks about how he uses the term “Natural” in regards to training. The objective is to elicit certain emotional states within a dog so as to work with energy.
Theory Into Practice – Be the Ground
Saturday, September 5th, 2009There are a few simple concepts that help put the theory (emotion as animal energy and as a force of attraction) of Natural Dog Training into practical application in regards to the raising and training of a dog. These will be articulated through the following three articles: (1) “Be the Ground” (2) “Objectify the Problem” [...]
Quantum Canine Episode 2 ‘No Such Thing as Dominance’ Part III
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Kevin Behan and Trisha Selbach discuss dominance in dog training and Kevin Behan’s Immediate Moment theory of social organization in wolf packs.
Quantum Canine Episode 1 Part II
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Kevin and Trisha continue their discussion from the Quantum Canine Episode 1 Part 1. In this section, hear more about participants’ experiences at the Rowe seminar, as well as Kevin’s interpretation on what their dogs are really expressing. This clip also features Kevin conducting the groundbreaking Pushing Technique, and provides video examples for such terms [...]
Kevin Behan on Vibrant Living with Glenn Brooks
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009Kevin Behan talks with radio host Glenn Beck on Vibrant Living.
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