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with Kayce Cover
Workshop: June 14 & 15, 2008
Public Lecture: June 13, 2008
Public Lecture: June 13, 2008
TWO WAY communication with your animal ... in 5 minutes !
Humane ... Interactive ... FUN !
Humane ... Interactive ... FUN !
Find out more about the following topics by clicking on it:
SATS and Bridge & Target
Benefits of SATS
Video: SATS in action
Kayce Cover
Registering for the SATS Workshop
What you should know about bringing animals, and farm safety
Introductory public lecture: details NEW!
If you have other questions, just call or e-mail us and we'll be happy to help you.
SATS and Bridge & Target
Benefits of SATS
Video: SATS in action
Kayce Cover
Registering for the SATS Workshop
What you should know about bringing animals, and farm safety
Introductory public lecture: details NEW!
If you have other questions, just call or e-mail us and we'll be happy to help you.
It is an animal training system of "Operant Communication"
Syn Alia Training Systems (SATS) is an integrated training system, with Bridge and Target, Vocabulary, Perception Modification, Cycles, and more. People can communicate with animals with startling ease and without physical force or constraint. Best of all, SATS continues to evolve, empowering people with better and faster techniques for realizing their animal goals.
Bridges
This training is unique because of its use of an intermediate bridge which signals the subject that s/he is on the right track but has not completed the trial yet (like the clue "getting warmer"). This has profound results! We can support the animal in every learning exercise- convert failed trials to successes - and expand correct behavior in the face of challenges. The intermediate bridge is followed by the terminal bridge, signaling successful completion of the behavior.
Targets
Teaching an animal to focus on a target helps it learn in a distraction-rich environment. In Bridge and Target training, the targeting is not related directly to food, but to being bridged. An animal that is focused on food is not necessarily open to learning. Animals learn to focus on targets as "markers" for their correct actions, rather than as places where food will appear. Targeting shows an animal exactly how to be successful. Trial and error is eliminated. Using a series of targets, we can define any motion or behavior. Targets can be used to describe even very specific, very complex behaviors, for virtually errorless learning.
Bridges
This training is unique because of its use of an intermediate bridge which signals the subject that s/he is on the right track but has not completed the trial yet (like the clue "getting warmer"). This has profound results! We can support the animal in every learning exercise- convert failed trials to successes - and expand correct behavior in the face of challenges. The intermediate bridge is followed by the terminal bridge, signaling successful completion of the behavior.
Targets
Teaching an animal to focus on a target helps it learn in a distraction-rich environment. In Bridge and Target training, the targeting is not related directly to food, but to being bridged. An animal that is focused on food is not necessarily open to learning. Animals learn to focus on targets as "markers" for their correct actions, rather than as places where food will appear. Targeting shows an animal exactly how to be successful. Trial and error is eliminated. Using a series of targets, we can define any motion or behavior. Targets can be used to describe even very specific, very complex behaviors, for virtually errorless learning.
International Renown
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De Gelderlander, October 17, 2005 - news journal, Netherlands
- Dogs Today, May 2005 - top dog magazine, United Kingdom
- Hondenmanieren, 2005, nos. 7-8 - top dog magazine, Netherlands
- Official training program at National Center for Handicapped Equestrians (NCPG), Arnhem, Netherlands
- Canine Horizons articles
- More at www.synalia.com
Possibilities are limited only by your imagination and commitment !
Be creative in your thinking … this is for ALL animals !
- Stress-free bathing, clipping, worming, vaccinations, general examinations, etc.
- Horses can be taught to move a specific foot, and other body parts
- Perfect obedience, agility and conformation moves (e.g. stacking, heeling, recall, and more)
- For animals in advertising and television, teach them directions (left and right), body parts; and combine these concepts for an outstanding performance !
Be creative in your thinking … this is for ALL animals !
- Heifers trained for estrus detection
- Litter-trained horses
- Chickens starring in a wild west chicken show
- Bears, wolves, otters, cheetahs, and numerous other animals aiding in their own veterinary care (vaccinations, teeth inspection, hair sampling, and more)
Click on a story to view the video clip:
- "Star's fear of vets was about to cause him to die. He would not tolerate any medical procedures and became quite vicious toward caretakers. And he had a raging ear infection ..."
- Horse learning "left foot" and "right foot", and learning a fancy walk in the process
- Dog learning "left shoulder", "right shoulder", "left ear", "right ear"
- Dog knows difference between "street" and "sidewalk" This is in Dutch; listen for the words for sidewalk and street: "stoep", pronounced stoop, and "straat", pronounced strahd.
- Dog leaving alone a cookie dropped right in front of him
- Dog staying on a mat, while handler leaves the dog, and then moves around the dog
- Dog staying, while handler leaves the dog's enclosure
Kayce Cover
For over 30 years, Kayce (pronounced kay-cee) has been professionally involved in animal training and public education. In 1990, she founded Syn Alia Animal Training Systems which includes the Bridge and Target Technique.
Education
Bachelor of Animal Science, Master of Science in Education
Professional Background
Trained animals at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, the US National Zoological Park-Smithsonian Institution. In addition to training many animal professionals and handlers/owners, she is a consultant to numerous zoos and private institutions, providing a range of services that include:
For over 30 years, Kayce (pronounced kay-cee) has been professionally involved in animal training and public education. In 1990, she founded Syn Alia Animal Training Systems which includes the Bridge and Target Technique.
Education
Bachelor of Animal Science, Master of Science in Education
Professional Background
Trained animals at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, the US National Zoological Park-Smithsonian Institution. In addition to training many animal professionals and handlers/owners, she is a consultant to numerous zoos and private institutions, providing a range of services that include:
- Implementing state-of-the-art training programs, and husbandry/animal management systems for domestic and exotic animals
- Training and managing animal models/actors
- Research and behavioral engineering to develop animal-based solutions to human and animal needs (go to www.synalia.com for publications and additional information on past and current research)
- Research and behavioral engineering to develop animal-based solutions to human and animal needs (go to www.synalia.com for publications and additional information on past and current research)
Other
Kayce travels world-wide; providing seminars, classes and public demonstrations. Among her numerous publications are: Protected Contact: A New Era in Elephant Management (American Trainer Magazine, July 2002); Introducing the Intermediate Bridge (American Trainer Magazine, Oct 2002); Who's Training Who (Primate Care Journal 2001). She has also produced a manual for students of Bridge and Target, The Syn Alia Series on Animal Training, Vol. I: An Introduction to Bridge and Target Technique.
Kayce travels world-wide; providing seminars, classes and public demonstrations. Among her numerous publications are: Protected Contact: A New Era in Elephant Management (American Trainer Magazine, July 2002); Introducing the Intermediate Bridge (American Trainer Magazine, Oct 2002); Who's Training Who (Primate Care Journal 2001). She has also produced a manual for students of Bridge and Target, The Syn Alia Series on Animal Training, Vol. I: An Introduction to Bridge and Target Technique.
Fees
SATS Workshop Registration $250 per participant
Minus Early Bird Discount subtract $20 (IF postmarked by May 30 2008)
PayPal fee $7 (if you select PayPal as your payment method)
Horse overnight stabling $25 per horse per night
*** SATS Workshop Registration fee and PayPal fee are NOT REFUNDABLE ***
Payment methods
PAYPAL - There is a $7 PayPal fee if you use wish to pay with PayPal. Go to PayPal to make a payment to Kayce Cover (email kc@synalia.com).
CHECK - Personal checks may accompany this registration. Make checks payable to SIAN MIN THE. Door admission accepted with pre-approval; only cashier's checks, or traveler's checks, will be accepted for admission at the door.
If you want to bring a dog
You will need to download the Request To Bring A Dog form. Email the completed form directly to kc@synalia.com
How to register
You will need the following materials:
- A completed Registration Form (one form per participant)
- Signed and dated Release Waiver for Cardinal Points Farm (one waiver per participant)
- Proof of negative Coggins dated AFTER June 14, 2007 (if bringing a horse)
- Payment (or proof of payment, if using PayPal)
Mail all of the above materials to:
Sian Min The, Cardinal Points Farm, 2106 E. Stroker Road, Crosby, Texas 77532
*** Must be postmarked by May 30, 2008, to qualify for the Early Bird Discount ***
SATS Workshop Registration $250 per participant
Minus Early Bird Discount subtract $20 (IF postmarked by May 30 2008)
PayPal fee $7 (if you select PayPal as your payment method)
Horse overnight stabling $25 per horse per night
*** SATS Workshop Registration fee and PayPal fee are NOT REFUNDABLE ***
Payment methods
PAYPAL - There is a $7 PayPal fee if you use wish to pay with PayPal. Go to PayPal to make a payment to Kayce Cover (email kc@synalia.com).
CHECK - Personal checks may accompany this registration. Make checks payable to SIAN MIN THE. Door admission accepted with pre-approval; only cashier's checks, or traveler's checks, will be accepted for admission at the door.
If you want to bring a dog
You will need to download the Request To Bring A Dog form. Email the completed form directly to kc@synalia.com
How to register
You will need the following materials:
- A completed Registration Form (one form per participant)
- Signed and dated Release Waiver for Cardinal Points Farm (one waiver per participant)
- Proof of negative Coggins dated AFTER June 14, 2007 (if bringing a horse)
- Payment (or proof of payment, if using PayPal)
Mail all of the above materials to:
Sian Min The, Cardinal Points Farm, 2106 E. Stroker Road, Crosby, Texas 77532
*** Must be postmarked by May 30, 2008, to qualify for the Early Bird Discount ***
What you should know about ...
Bringing animals
It is not necessary to bring an animal in order to benefit from the workshop. Participants without animals will team up to practice with other students. As space is limited to approximately 1 animal for every 3 participants, you must contact the workshop organizer for approval to bring an animal. Approval is granted on a first-come-first-served basis. Actual work with each animal occurs typically in one or more 5-10 minute sessions, as each animal needs mental breaks ("soak time") to absorb new information.
1. Bringing dogs: No dogs without specific prior approval. Please download the Request To Bring A Dog form, and send the completed form directly to kc@synalia.com . Potential problems of aggression or reactivity must be discussed with Kayce prior to bringing the dog to the seminar. Please contact Kayce Cover at 757.588.5967 or 757.214.2836, or email kc@synalia.com.
2. Bringing horses: You must include with your registration PROOF OF NEGATIVE COGGINS dated AFTER June 14, 2007. Limited stabling is available at $25 per night on a first-come-first-served basis. You must also sign and return the attached Release Waiver for Cardinal Points Farm with this registration.
3. Owners are responsible for safe handling of animals at all times. Do not allow your animal to come up to another animal. Dangerous animals, or animals that cannot be safely handled by owners, are not permitted. Please bring safe equipment to secure your animal during the animal's "soak time", and while you attend the lecture and indoor portions of this workshop.
4. Owners are responsible for providing their animals' crates, treats, water, feed, hay, shade, etc., AND any necessary safety equipment (e.g. muzzles, stud-chains). Stall bedding for horses will be provided.
For your own and others' safety all dogs must be leashed/crated, and all horses controlled appropriately, at all times
Farm safety
Please visit the Cardinal Points Farm Safety Guidelines
Bringing animals
It is not necessary to bring an animal in order to benefit from the workshop. Participants without animals will team up to practice with other students. As space is limited to approximately 1 animal for every 3 participants, you must contact the workshop organizer for approval to bring an animal. Approval is granted on a first-come-first-served basis. Actual work with each animal occurs typically in one or more 5-10 minute sessions, as each animal needs mental breaks ("soak time") to absorb new information.
1. Bringing dogs: No dogs without specific prior approval. Please download the Request To Bring A Dog form, and send the completed form directly to kc@synalia.com . Potential problems of aggression or reactivity must be discussed with Kayce prior to bringing the dog to the seminar. Please contact Kayce Cover at 757.588.5967 or 757.214.2836, or email kc@synalia.com.
2. Bringing horses: You must include with your registration PROOF OF NEGATIVE COGGINS dated AFTER June 14, 2007. Limited stabling is available at $25 per night on a first-come-first-served basis. You must also sign and return the attached Release Waiver for Cardinal Points Farm with this registration.
3. Owners are responsible for safe handling of animals at all times. Do not allow your animal to come up to another animal. Dangerous animals, or animals that cannot be safely handled by owners, are not permitted. Please bring safe equipment to secure your animal during the animal's "soak time", and while you attend the lecture and indoor portions of this workshop.
4. Owners are responsible for providing their animals' crates, treats, water, feed, hay, shade, etc., AND any necessary safety equipment (e.g. muzzles, stud-chains). Stall bedding for horses will be provided.
For your own and others' safety all dogs must be leashed/crated, and all horses controlled appropriately, at all times
Farm safety
Please visit the Cardinal Points Farm Safety Guidelines
Introductory Public Lecture
If you have never heard of SATS or Bridge & Target, and want a quick overview, or if you are considering a career as animal trainer ... this lecture is for you !
This is a 90 minute (approximately) lecture introducing the Bridge & Target technique and its amazing possibilities, using videos, slide shows and interactive games. Refreshments provided !
When: 1:00 PM, Friday, June 13, 2008
Where: Cardinal Points Farm, 2106 E. Stroker Rd, Crosby, TX 77532 DIRECTIONS & MAP
Admission: $5 per person (if postmarked by June 4, 2008), $8 per person (at the door)
Payment: Make checks payable to SIAN MIN THE .
Mail payment to Sian Min The, Cardinal Points Farm, 2106 E. Stroker Road, Crosby, Texas 77532
If you have never heard of SATS or Bridge & Target, and want a quick overview, or if you are considering a career as animal trainer ... this lecture is for you !
This is a 90 minute (approximately) lecture introducing the Bridge & Target technique and its amazing possibilities, using videos, slide shows and interactive games. Refreshments provided !
When: 1:00 PM, Friday, June 13, 2008
Where: Cardinal Points Farm, 2106 E. Stroker Rd, Crosby, TX 77532 DIRECTIONS & MAP
Admission: $5 per person (if postmarked by June 4, 2008), $8 per person (at the door)
Payment: Make checks payable to SIAN MIN THE .
Mail payment to Sian Min The, Cardinal Points Farm, 2106 E. Stroker Road, Crosby, Texas 77532
