Training With Kayce

In this episode I explain how I approach aggression in animals. 

In this episode Kayce continues to talk about Metacognition and animal training.

In this episode Kayce talks about Metacognition with animals and how it applies to animal training.

In this episode Julie joins again to talk about open registries 

In this episode Kayce and her special guest Julie talk about closed registries and how they harm pets and owners.

I go ahead and explain a video that I referenced in an earlier podcast, where some commenters demonstrated a complete lack of observation, analysis and discernment.  The training techniques were different than 'theirs'.  They did not pay attention to the back story, blaming the trainer for creating a problem that she had nothing to do with creating, and they closed their eyes to the speedy success...

Why Kayce doesn't explain training videos, and how watching them becomes easier.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Aznl8jNPak&t=35s

Do you have what it takes to excell in training?  Kayce explores two of the most important traits of excellent trainers today, and discusses what it takes to build and polish these skills.

In this episode Kayce talks about enforcing behaviors.

If you build it, they will come to learn.  Many professionals that work with companion animals are hired to solve problems by owners who are overcome with behavior challenges and just want relief.  Here is where taking a page from professional exotic animal trainers can change your business.  With exotics, we must oversee the lifelong education of animals to support their best lives, and their mos...

If you train by rote rehearsal, this video gives another option, and why you might want to take this option.  Welcome to a world of engaged and thinking animals - great partners in training.

Gunnar, a male Grey Seal, lived to be 38 years old, breaking the longevity record for male grey seals.  He was an amazing animal, working with the US Navy for his first six years.  Here are two of his stories.

6 steps to making a training video - or better yet, a habit of making training videos.  Change your training and your professional life, by building a habit of building your professional training portfolio.

In this episode producer Joseph and Kayce look at and decipher a video of a cat and Xray training that happened.  Here is the link to the cat training video:    https://youtu.be/6KiD5Tue6DQ

In this episode Kayce talks about the importance of keeping it real.

Why do we say reinforcer, and not reward, in Operant Conditioning?  Shouldn't we also say DIMINISHER instead of PUNISHER???  Kayce thinks so, and thinks you should help her to change this in our industry.

In this episode Kayce talks about terminology and bridges 

Let's explore how consciousness can be developed

Kayce and Producer, Joseph Loflin, explore  different show formats can highlight many aspects of the wonderful world of animals, and how the diversity can benefit zoos, aquariums, animals and visitors alike.  let us know your views in the comments.  We are listening! 

In this episode Kayce talks about the differences between the IB and the KGS and how they are different with some videos here is the link to our YouTube so you guys can see the examples https://youtu.be/0VotigTGUeM

In this episode Kayce talks about collaborating with other animal professionals in the field.

In this episode Kayce sits down with Sylvia and talks about how SATS has helped Sylvia with her dogs.

Jackie has had about a dozen bloodhounds, and she does a lot with her bloodhounds..  However this last one, Disney, is a challenge in many ways, including the fact that his out of control exuberance has caused injuries.  He also did not cooperate well with nail trims, and more.  Jackie started on SATS, but the benefits eluded her, UNTIL she took the on-demand class ,"Intro to PM:  the Basics".  He...

Kayce explains why Perception Modification comes before Bridge and Target, and why it is so strategic.

Many professional trainers discourage clients from talking to their animals.  In SATS, we use verbal communication to build performance and relationship.  Let's explore this.