Some of my definitions are scattered across this site and mostly in terms of why-dogs-do-what-they-do, but what follows is a more concise summary.
ENERGY: An action potential, a differential of force between two poles. Energy in animals builds up by virtue of a bipolar, two-brain makeup each with its own divergent agenda just as if they [...]
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Posts Tagged ‘energy’
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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Why Do Dogs Investigate the Eliminations of Other Dogs?
Monday, July 13th, 2009A dog lifts its leg or squats, and other dogs rush over to investigate. Why?
To release themselves.
The traditional interpretation is that dogs investigate other dogs’ eliminations because they are assaying status and relative ranks. But the real reason has to do with the nature of emotion and animal consciousness. Because animal consciousness is composed of [...]
The Debate Over Neutering
Thursday, June 25th, 2009This article, “The Debate over Neutering” is likely to be the most controversial aspect of Natural Dog Training, but it is the inescapable conclusion of the belief that dogs are social by nature. Because if this is true, that dogs are the most cooperative animal on earth, then by definition, even their sexual makeup is [...]
