Play+ Primal Games | Relaxed Play Structure Template with Ken Du

Ron & Ken run a game template from Play+, the Process Philosophy of Play that consists of 4 Primal Games:
Let's approach *Relaxed Play Structure* within the Primal Games framework, focusing on enhancing flexibility and creativity by reducing strict rules.
Conceptual Overview of Loose Structure
- **Focus**: The goal of Relaxed Play Structure is to reduce the emphasis on strict rules and routines, fostering a more flexible, adaptive, and creative training environment. This involves creating opportunities for the dog to explore and experiment within a less rigid framework.
Practical Application in the Primal Games
1. *Transition from "Give & Take" to "Which Way?"*
- **Original Game Dynamics**: "Give & Take" focuses on clear boundaries and expectations through bitework, establishing the rules and norms of interaction.
- **Shift in Focus**: Transitioning to "Which Way?" introduces flexibility and coupled & dynamic decision-making, allowing the team to explore different paths and responses to and from positions. This shift encourages adaptability and creative thinking, reducing the rigidity of the initial game and it's exciting for all members of the team due to it's novel, consequent nature.
2. *Transition from "This, Wait… Next!" to "This, That, the Other"*
- **Original Game Dynamics**: "This, Wait… Next!" involves controlled anticipation and the use of expectant markers. We use this to capture key moments and turn them into Ideal Facts and Skills (Ready-to-Hand: Skills as Tools).
- **Shift in Focus**: Moving to "This, That, the Other" expands on this by introducing variability and the need for adaptability in performing sequences. This promotes flexibility and creative problem-solving, contrasting with the structured nature of the initial game.
Enhancements to Training Focus with Relaxed Structure
- **Reduce Rigid Structures**: Focus the training on more fluid and less formally structured exercises. This might involve allowing for more improvisation or personal adaptation of tasks by the dog, encouraging them to explore different ways of accomplishing goals.
- **Promote Flexibility and Creativity**: Introduce training elements that require thinking outside the box or adapting on the fly. This encourages the dog to develop problem-solving skills and adaptability, rather than just following a set pattern.
- **Foster a More Relaxed Atmosphere**: Create a training environment that feels less like a strict classroom and more like a playground. This might involve using games that have variable outcomes or paths, depending on the choices made by the dog during the exercise.
This is our first

[@JudiandFreckles]

Thanks so much! Perfect for my young dog. Great presentation.

[@fernslinger5737]

Great stuff Ron and Ken! Just the inspiration I needed now the sun is shining here in the UK!

[@aceofhogan1]

You make the best videos, your channel has to be one of my all time favorites for sure 🔥

[@amberfruchey6205]

Awesome First Play+ flow Team Ken Du🤩🥏🥰
Ken Du too smart, but I see Ron smarter to capture 1st time on video and Love the organic view 🧐🥋😍

[@pvybe]

Funny... These things might just be called Primal Flows... thanks for the suggestion.

[@amberfruchey6205]

Funny instead of view flow was the first thing that came to mind !

[@pvybe]

Need to jump in on the patreon stuff. Primal Games are coming online right now. Good timing.