What is the right way to train animals? In the past, the harsh method was accepted, in which the trainer tried to subdue the animal and make it clear to it who was the 'boss' and what would happen to it if it did not obey his orders. The trainer would repeatedly hurt the animal until it was subdued and obedient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it turned out that animals that were punished sometimes became dangerous because they felt the need to protect themselves. Or the animal only obeyed when the trainer was around and only when it had a whip or a choke collar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, a reverse training method was developed, which focuses on positive reinforcement \u2013 \u200b\u200bgiving a reward (food, play, petting) for desired behavior, which makes the animal want to repeat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it turned out that positive reinforcements alone were not enough, and so the 'balanced' method developed: trainers use positive reinforcements to teach new commands, but also incorporate 'corrections' (punishment) to stop unwanted behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warning signs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A similar change has occurred in human education. In the past, the "stick" method was more acceptable, while in the current era, the "carrot" has proven to be much more effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hasidic movement recognized this centuries ago. In the past, the phenomenon of "maggids" was common, who delivered sermons that were mainly about preaching morality, threats, and intimidation. The Baal Shem Tov presented a different, more approachable, more embracing approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, even if one prefers the positive approach and chooses to emphasize it, the element of deterrence is still needed. The "father's precepts" also play a vital role. The teachings of Hasidism itself teach that the service of the Creator must be based on two foundations, love and fear. These two elements are likened to the two wings of a bird, which cannot fly on one wing and needs both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The "rebuke" sections of the Torah bring this element to light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no doubt that these are difficult passages. The detailed descriptions of the severe punishments that could come upon the people of Israel if they deviate from the path of the Torah \u2013 give an unpleasant feeling. But that is their purpose, to place warning signs before us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A person needs to know that the world is not a jungle, where one can do whatever comes to mind and heart. There is law and there is justice. Indeed, man was given free choice, but in the same breath the Creator indicates what the result of the choice will be \u2013 one path is the path of life and goodness, while the other path leads in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choice and its outcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These warnings are also necessary against the cunning of the instinct, which may use the Creator's love itself to lead a person astray from the straight path. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \""It's okay," he whispers, "God always loves you. He will forgive you." This is true, but only to remember that it is possible to repent after a person has failed and stumbled. In such a case, he should know that the Creator's hand is open to receive him back. But God forbid that he use this to justify himself before the deed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, it is important that warning signs stand before a person, making it clear to him that walking the path outlined by the Creator of the world is the one and only path that will bring him goodness and blessing. This is true for the individual as well as for the entire nation of Israel.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is the right way to tame animals? In the past, the harsh method was accepted, in which the trainer tried to subdue the animal and make it clear to it who was the 'boss' and what would happen to it if it did not obey his orders. The trainer would repeatedly hurt the animal until it was subdued and obedient. However, it turned out that animals that were punished sometimes became dangerous, because they felt the need to protect themselves. Or the animal [\u2026]","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":680328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1067804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-138"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n