Sure! Let's approach Invoking Structure within the Primal Games framework, focusing on enhancing discipline, order, and mastery.

Conceptual Overview of Invoking Structure

• Focus: The goal of Invoking Structure is to deepen the structured and disciplined aspects of interaction, fostering an environment where order, precision, and mastery are prioritized. This involves instilling strong foundational skills and reinforcing a methodical approach to learning.

Practical Application in the Primal Games

1. Transition from "Give & Take" to "Where is the Handler?"

• 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 "Where is the Handler?" utilize this structured interaction to enhance the dog’s attentiveness to the handler with the game’s essence: Attention for Access. This reinforces the importance of responding to established cues and maintaining focus, building a disciplined and orderly engagement.

1.5 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

2. Transition from "This, Wait… Next!" to "Where is the Trigger?"

• Original Game Dynamics: "This, Wait… Next!" involves controlled anticipation and the strategic use of Expectant Markers.
• Shift in Focus: Moving to "Where is the Trigger?" builds on this anticipation, emphasizing precise, immediate responses to specific cues. This shift reinforces the importance of structure and discipline, applying learned skills to achieve clear, expected outcomes.

Enhancements to Training Focus with Invoking Structure

• Enhance Structure and Discipline: Place focus on exercises that emphasize strict adherence to rules and routines. This could involve complex Skills that require precision and consistency, enhancing the dog’s ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain focus over extended periods.
• Promote Mastery and Perseverance: Incorporate elements that challenge the dog to push their limits and strive for mastery. This might involve progressively more difficult tasks that build on each other, requiring sustained effort and dedication.
• Foster a Methodical and Orderly Atmosphere: Create a training environment that is orderly and devoid of unnecessary distractions. This helps cultivate a serious and focused atmosphere, where the importance of discipline and structure is continuously reinforced.

Detailed Example of Invoking Structure