
Originally Posted by
Mastrovenice
OK, I'll take a stab at this. Like most things BDSM, it means different things to different folks. In general, I feel, it is very similar to obedience training of a loved companion animal, where a few very firm gestures and seemingly endless repetitions help the Master to control the mind and body of the subject. Different actions and techniques are used to train for different things.
Training the subject to respond to voice commands and to react appropriately in various circumstances are often the objects of training. Subjects are trained to sit, stand, and adopt other poses on command. They are directed to fetch, service and do about any other thing a Dominant imagines. When the subject performs sub-standardly (slow, with attitude, incorrectly) they are often disciplined, verbally or physically or both. One would hope that this is a learning endeavor.
As for effects, as a Dom, I have specific goals in mind that the sub must attain (correct posture). I would let other subs address the internal changes inherent in their position.
M.