Let's approach Clarifying Focus within the Primal Games framework, focusing on minimizing intuitive complexity and enhancing clear, straightforward interactions.

Conceptual Overview of Clarifying Focus

• Focus: The goal of Clarifying Focus is to reduce the emphasis on subtle, intuitive cues and emotional engagement, fostering a more straightforward and practical training environment. This involves creating a clear, focused atmosphere where the dog can concentrate on direct, uncomplicated tasks.

Practical Application in the Primal Games

Transition from "This, Wait… Next!" to "This, That, the Other"

• Original Game Dynamics: "This, Wait… Next!" involves controlled anticipation and intuitive, flowing engagement with Expectant Markers.
• Shift in Focus: Transitioning to "This, That, the Other" simplifies the interaction by removing the coupled checks against flowing action, focusing on executing a predefined sequence of tasks. This shift reduces the need for subtle, intuitive responses and emphasizes clear, direct actions.

Go Do Dog Stuff… or Not

• Dismiss the dog and chill, taking up the next step as a separate session.
• Transition Seamlessly into the new game.
• Slip the esssence of Where is the Handler?, Attention for Access, into the This, Wait… Next game.
• Some combo of the above

Transition from "Give & Take" to "Which Way?"

• Original Game Dynamics: "Give & Take" involves clear boundaries and expectations in bitework or other affordance based game, often relying on intuitive understanding.
• Shift in Focus: Moving to "Which Way?" focuses on straightforward, yet mercurial directional decision-making, reducing the emphasis on emotional engagement and enhancing clear, practical responses.

Enhancements to Training Focus with Clarifying Focus

• Clear Cues and Triggers: Focus on clear, straightforward cues and triggers clarifies the performance and draws attention to the key details. This involves using basic, easily understandable commands that do not require nuanced interpretation.
• Promote a Calm, Steady Pace: Emphasize a more methodical and paced approach rather than a dynamic, fast-paced training environment. This helps in creating a stable learning environment where the dog can focus deeply without the pressure of rapid adaptation.
• Foster Clear and Consistent Interactions: Create exercises that emphasize clarity and consistency in communication. This helps the dog to understand and respond accurately to commands without the stress of constant change.

Detailed Example of Clarifying Focus