Introduction to ACE Free Work Workshop

Join Penny Leedal and Sonia Catherall for this 3 week online workshop starting on Wednesday 20th March 2024.

What is Animal Centred Education (ACE)?

"Animal Centred Education (ACE) is an integrated approach to animal education. It incorporates methods that were developed at Tilly Farm and techniques inspired by other professionals working in the world of animal education, and welfare". (Sarah Fisher)

What is ACE Free Work

Free Work is an important part of ACE. It's a simple, low impact activity that can be rewarding for the dog and illuminating for the caregiver. It has so many evolving layers which means there is always something new to discover.

Free Work is appropriate for all dogs regardless of their age and background. It can help improve our awareness of our dogs needs and highlights areas where our dog might need that little bit of additional support.

Free Work combines observations of the dogs posture, movement and nervous system.

Sensory Experience

ACE Free Work combines a variety of sensory experiences, providing your dog with an enriching and low impact, safe activity. It’s a perfect way to help dogs reset, rebalance and release.

Everything you need to get started

ACE Free Work supports dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds. It's adaptability allows it to be set up in any environment, ensuring accessibility for all dogs to enjoy this enriching activity.

This workshop will introduce you and your canine companion to ACE Free Work. You will get everything you need to get started on your Free Work adventure.