Perception Modification: The Secret to Resolving Difficult Behavior Problems Without Food or Force
A Unique and Powerful Training Method for Reducing Reactivity in Animals - It Works Without Treats or Punishment, But Will Forever Change Your Approach To Training.
The challenges of living or working with a reactive animal can feel overwhelming…maybe even hopeless.
If you live or work with reactive or aggressive animals, you know how challenging and emotionally draining that experience can be. The unpredictable outbursts and potential harm to others can cause constant stress and fear. The process of resolving reactivity can be time-consuming and challenging, even if you are a professional trainer. And despite the best efforts of owners and professionals alike, it is not uncommon for the behavior to persist or recur. The weight of managing aggressive or reactive behavior and the potential consequences if left unresolved can take a toll on everyone involved.
Unresolved reactivity or aggression can impact the bond between the pet and their owner, causing stress and strain on their relationship.
Relationships with family and friends also suffer, as having guests in the home becomes very difficult. Continued aggression can lead to physical harm to people and other animals, and to legal and financial consequences.
When reactivity or aggression in pets remains unresolved, it can result in serious negative consequences for both the animal and its owner.
But the toll is often greatest for the animal.
Sadly pets with reactivity often struggle to find a suitable home, and many even lose their lives when euthanasia seems to be the only viable option. Failing to address aggression, fear, and reactivity in pets can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects.
Perception Modification
Through this LIVE guided online course, you can empower animals to cope with stress and manage their emotions, in order to resolve even difficult behavior problems.
YOU can solve the thorniest behavior issues, kindly and gently. No devices or strength needed!
The most common reason that dogs lose their homes and their lives is a failure to manage emotions and cope with stresses appropriately. This course will teach you how to solve these problems.
We have options for both pet owners and pet pros!
Option 1: Perception Modification Class (PMC) for Pet Owners
Option 2: Perception Modification Class (PMC) for Pet Pros
Option 3: Perception Modification Certification Course (PMCC) for Professionals Only
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How can this course transform an animal's behavior?
Greater Calmness
Ease anxiety and reduce stress level by teaching them how to attain and maintain a calm, relaxed state. Give them the choice of calm and well-being while helping them cope with stress and manage their emotions.
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Empowerment through Information
Learn how to successfully use one of the simplest yet most powerful PM tools to set animals up for success! This proven communication technique will help animals understand what is happening around them and how they should respond.
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Less Fear and Reactivity
Build an animal's confidence and ability to handle stressful or arousing situations. Through PM pets learn how to respond to scary or exciting situations with new found skills and confidence. PM techniques help animals understand and respond differently to what is happening around them. You can lead them to change how they perceive stressful or arousing situations. You can empower them to be less afraid and less reactive. You can give them skills that have the power to change their life.
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Ability to Self Manage
Create more favorable outcomes in most situations by building an animal's ability to become self-managing. Over time, most animals who learn these techniques are able to manage their own emotions, make better choices, and overcome challenges without your intervention. This is huge in creating long term success and health for any animal.
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Partnership with You!
Get the absolute best from animals as you partner to build the best of lives and achieve things together. SATS cognitive training techniques build communication with animals in a unique way, teaching vocabulary and concepts and improving reasoning ability. This helps animals to understand what is being asked of them. Imagine how companionship improves when an animal can understand you when you talk to them. Our animals understand much more than we give them credit for, especially when taught with intention and rich feedback. We seek to unlock the potential of these amazing creatures so that you can get the most out of your relationship.
Imagine the fun of exploration and greater communication with animals. It can be a wonderful world of partnership, achievement, and communion. The journey starts with treating animals the way all beings want to be treated – with respect, fairness, integrity and inclusion. The journey starts here! This is the SATS Journey.
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Perception Modification (PM) is a big subject. We often tell people, remember to breathe! It may take some time to wrap your mind around all of the concepts and become proficient at applying them.
Students who go through all of the materials and the live classes with us, and DO THE WORK, report that everything about the way they relate to animals changes. Not only that, but they find greater internal peace and calmness, and are better able to relate to others in a variety of situations.
So...can it transform your life? For many, it has.
It will help you to:
You will gain strategic skills that guide both you and the animals in your care on how to ride through stress and challenge, and stay on top of life, even in the midst of challenging circumstances.
As with most of life, success starts with intention. Teach yourself, and your animal partner, to set a firm intention to gain calmness as you navigate life.
Most people come to solve a problem, but many stay because they love the SATS way of being with animals. Many people describe the joy of watching their relationships flourish, and their partnerships deepen. Kayce wants this for you also.
Perception Modification is a process to change the way an animal sees something. We can change things in any direction, but the two most common needs are to lead animals to become 1) less reactive or 2) less afraid. We lead animals to cope with stress and manage their emotions. We help animals solve their most dangerous and limiting behavior problems, like aggression, arousal, separation anxiety, and sound phobias.
We can use Perception Modification to solve most things that stem from an emotional response. Things like:
The PM Class (PMC) is for both dedicated pet owners and for professionals who work with animals. PMC gives the basic information needed to work through a single case, with 10 weeks of live support via Zoom weekly group classes with Kayce. PMC includes course materials, 10 live classes, and video submission, review and coaching for a single case.
The PM Certification Course (PMCC) is for professionals and includes everything in the class, but gives additional information and support. It allows participants to work on multiple cases in class and also for video review of multiple cases. There are 10 additional weeks of support through live classes as well as live study sessions to help students prepare for the certification exam. Additional modules build understanding of Perception Modification, and go more in depth on how to use it to solve difficult cases. Online testing for certification is also included.
The class (PMC) is a prerequisite for PMCC and certification, and there is a price break when both PMC and PMCC are purchased together at the time of class registration. However, anyone can take the class only (without taking the certification). If you purchase the class only, but later find you would like to upgrade to certification, you may do so, however you will have to pay the current full cost of the certification course, without the price break.
The Perception Modification Class (PMC) is recommended for both professionals who work with animals and for pet owners. Private owners with challenging pets should take the PM Class (PMC) for Pet Owners and work on solving their single case. Professionals who are working with client animals or shelter animals should take the PM Class (PMC) for Pet Pros.
We currently only accept professionals who work with animals to join the PM Certification Course (PMCC). Professional trainers, groomers, and shelter, kennel and daycare staff will likely find certification (PMCC) best meets their broader and deeper needs, with its additional information on case solutions, coaching, and deeper study with a goal of mastery.
From joining either the class or the certification course, participants gain bonus membership in the Perception Modification Trainer’s Site (PMTS). The free membership offer spans 3 months with the class, and 1 year with the certification course. **This is a current special bonus for people enrolling during this launch, and is not guaranteed for future classes.**
Meetings and presentations are done via Zoom, and replays with searchable transcripts are available for the live class calls. There are a series of lectures, discussion, video lessons and demos, video coaching, and other resources provided in an online learning center which can be accessed on a computer, smartphone or tablet. You can also access class materials through an app available on Apple or Android.
You will need a phone or camera to take and send videos of classwork. We provide information to help you do this. The class ‘Learning Center’ contains all study materials in an easy to access format, so you don’t have to worry about organizing these or keeping track of them.
All live class calls are recorded and made available in class materials.
Each student must submit a BEFORE video, for the case they are planning to follow. The case "before video" is a short 2 minute or less video showing the behavioral issue the animal is struggling with that the student would like to address during the class. This video is taken before any Perception Modification techniques are learned or applied, as a starting point. Students will continue to record and submit video homework assignments throughout the course, which will be reviewed in our group discussions, in ‘real’ time, with coaching from Kayce.
Occasionally live real-time virtual training is offered as part of the live class call.
In order to apply for certification, the student must submit a series of case videos. This is comprised of 7 video assignments, showing critical accomplishments in the case. These videos are to demonstrate your skills in applying the PM techniques.
Certification is achieved if a student completes the certification exam with a score of 95% or higher, and submits all 7 case videos demonstrating appropriate skill level in applying the PM techniques taught throughout the class and certification course.
Video: For Certification, participants must submit video demonstrating the appropriate skill level in applying techniques to achieve 7 critical steps necessary to teach the animal Perception Modification and solve the case problem.
Exam: In addition to video submission, there is a written exam, administered online, which covers the information in the curriculum. Students are tested individually from the comfort of their homes. A score of 95% is required to gain certification, and with study, this is a very realistic goal. Participants must test if they wish to gain certification.
Test anxiety? No need to stress; we coach people through testing skills and test anxiety. It is also possible to reschedule tests if needed. There is limited flexibility, but we will work with participants as possible to support your goals and success!
If the participant wants the knowledge, coaching and study of the certification course but is not interested in obtaining certification, it is optional to sit for the certification exam. You can participate in the certification course, with approval, yet decline to take the exam.
Post Certification: After completion of the class or certification, participants are eligible to enroll in the membership site, Perception Modification Trainer’s Site (PMTS). Upon successful certification, participants will need to continue to apply skills and knowledge, and engage in ongoing activities to become fluent with these techniques, and to maintain currency and fluency. The PMTS supports these goals and provides valuable community support.
"Thanks for inviting me. Maggie has become the wonderful companion I hoped for. Thanks to you she has only one behavior that’s not great. If I leave the bathroom door open when I go to the gym, she unrolls the toilet paper. Solving the problem was easy. I simply keep the door closed. Good luck with your Perception Modification class. Your students will be amazed at how successful they’ll be with their animals. Best always, Margo"
Pet Owner
"Dog owning/training friends, I took this absolutely AMAZING online class in Perception Modification and Conditioned Relaxation last year! it’s by internationally acclaimed animal trainer Kayce Cover, who developed these incredible methods and tools with which to truly enable dogs to become self-managing when faced by their triggers. The training relationship with our dog shifts from being mainly transactional 🍪 to one of mutual collaboration. 🙌❤️🐾 Bringing the dog on board as a collaborative partner generates buy-in from the dog. Tools like Name & Explain, vocal bridging (supports and encourages a dog until he’s succeeded!),and Conditioned Relaxation empower the dog for self-managing through encountering triggers, or succeeding through veterinary/husbandry practices. A phenomenal paradigm shift is happening with Syn Alia (synergistic alliance)! For your dog or clients’ dogs, you won‘t want to miss this!"
Pet Owner
We have 3 options for participating in the class.
We have a version of the PM Class tailored especially for Pet Owners, while Pet Professionals can choose between taking the PM Class for Pet Pros or the full PM Certification Course if they would like to work toward earning PM Certification. The PM Certification Course special offered below includes the PM Class for Pet Pros, which is a prerequisite for the certification course.
In the CLASS option for Pet Owners, we cover how you as a dedicated pet owner can apply the tools of Perception Modification with your own pet to resolve difficult behavior problems. You will learn about Conditioned Relaxation, Cycles, Name & Explain, Bridging, and the use of touch as you practice with your own animal. You will be able to bring video of your work to class to receive live feedback from Kayce to help you succeed.
In the CLASS option for Pet Pros, we cover the tools of Perception Modification, and how to use these tools to resolve a difficult case. Learn how to teach an animal to relax on cue (Conditioned Relaxation), how to teach an animal to choose calmness around the things or situations that trigger their reactivity or aggression (Cycles), and how to use other tools such as Name & Explain, Bridging (including the use of the Intermediate Bridge), and the skillful use of touch to take your training to a new level. You will learn how to resolve even your most challenging cases by applying the techniques in Perception Modification.
In the CERTIFICATION option, we cover everything in the Class option, PLUS:
Gain mastery in Conditioned Relaxation and Cycles, learn how to use Patterned counting, and understand Operant Conditioning terminology. Learn about the science behind the method of Perception Modification through study of the Medical Model, and gain a deeper understanding of how to set up Cycles and manage distractions in the Overarching Training Skills module. PLUS you will be able to participate in an ADDITIONAL 10 weeks of live sessions with Kayce, including guided group study sessions, and receive coaching on multiple cases.
HURRY before cart closes on Monday, July 1, 2024, 11:59 pm EDT!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
Enroll in PMC by June 26 and receive a FREE mastermind coaching session with Kayce!
Enroll in PMCC by June 26 and receive 2 FREE mastermind coaching sessions with Kayce!!
In the CLASS option for Pet Owners, we cover how you as a dedicated pet owner can apply the tools of Perception Modification with your own pet to resolve difficult behavior problems. You will learn about Conditioned Relaxation, Cycles, Name & Explain, Bridging, and the use of touch as you practice with your own animal. You will be able to bring video of your work to class to receive live feedback from Kayce to help you be successful.
Live class discussion calls are with Kayce and a group of other dedicated pet owners for 10 weeks. You will be able to receive valuable feedback from Kayce on your work as well as share your experience with other owners going through similar struggles as your own. You will have a community to connect with, where you can encourage and learn from each other in a supportive environment designed to streamline your success.
$2399
This class and special bonuses only available until Monday, July 1, 11:59 pm EDT
BONUS #1:
*3 FREE months of membership in the new Pet Owner tier of our Perception Modification Trainer Site (PMTS).
($60 Value!)
This membership is only open to PM Class alumni. This new tier for Pet Owners includes access to supplemental resources and support such as live Q & A's, a community of like minded pet owners, and interviews and live coaching with Kayce and professional SATS certified trainers.
In the CLASS option for Pet Pros, we cover the tools of Perception Modification, how to use PM to resolve a difficult case, how to teach an animal to relax on cue (Conditioned Relaxation), how to teach an animal to choose calmness around their triggers (Cycles), and how to use other tools such as Name & Explain, Bridging - including the use of the Intermediate Bridge, and the use of touch. You will learn how to help even your most challenging cases by applying the techniques in Perception Modification.
Live class discussion calls are with Kayce and a group of other professional trainers for 10 weeks. You will be able to receive valuable feedback from Kayce on your work as well as encourage and learn from each other in a supportive environment designed to streamline your success.
$2399
This class with special bonuses only available until Monday, July 1, at 11:59 pm EDT!
BONUS #1:
*3 FREE months of membership in the Pet Professionals tier of our Perception Modification Trainer Site (PMTS) .
($147 Value!)
This membership is only open to PM course students and alumni, and includes access to supplemental resources and support such as live Q & A's, break out sessions, community with other professional trainers, and additional coaching and feedback from Kayce.
In the CERTIFICATION option, we cover everything in the Class option, PLUS: Learn how to take your training to the next level when you master Conditioned Relaxation and Cycles, learn how to use Patterned Counting , and REALLY understand Operant Conditioning terminology. Master Perception Modification on a whole new level once you understand the science behind the method through study of the Medical Model - why we believe Perception Modification works so well! Gain a deep understanding of how to set up and apply Cycles in multiple situations to resolve problem behaviors in a wide variety of cases, even how to use them for working with multiple animals at once in a group setting!
PLUS you will be able to participate in an ADDITIONAL 10 weeks of live sessions with Kayce, including guided group study sessions and receive coaching on multiple cases
Special Bonus!!
Have a spouse, staff member or work partner who would like to attend class with you?
Email us at kc@synalia.com for the opportunity for them to learn along with you
for FREE without certification,
or for ONLY $1199 if they would like the opportunity to earn certification with you!
REGULAR PRICE when purchased separately: $5998
Includes PM Class
(prerequisite, regularly $2399)
AND
Certification Course
(regularly $3599)
SAVE $999!
Combo Special!
$4999
(SAVE $999!)
PMCC will not be offered again until sometime next year, and prices may never be this low again.
If you would like to certify, we recommend you purchase BOTH NOW.
Accelerate your progress and secure your certification by taking advantage of this special offer. Purchase both the PM Class and Certification Course now to unlock faster results and save big!
Don't miss out on this week's exclusive deal, as purchasing separately not only delays your progress but also comes at a higher price. Act now to receive both courses at the discounted rate of $4999!
That is a savings of $999, and the opportunity to be certified by this fall!
BONUS #1:
*12 FREE months of membership in the Pet Professional tier of our Perception Modification Trainer Site (PMTS).
($588 Value!)
This membership is only open to PM course students and alumni, and includes access to supplemental resources and support such as live Q & A's, break out sessions, exclusive community with other professional trainers, and additional coaching and feedback from Kayce.
BONUS #3:
*FREE Group Integration Live Session
Kayce will offer suggestions and ideas for how to integrate SATS and Perception Modification into your current business!
$2399
One time, or payment plans available
$2399
One time USD, or payment plans available
$4999
One time USD, or payment plans available
Kayce leads people to enjoy harmonious living with the animals in their lives. We align together and enjoy the best adventures that life with animals can bring.
Kayce Cover
Exotic Animal Trainer, Instructor, Founder and Developer of SATS