In this episode we discuss using Animal centred education and free work to support shelter dogs. Including how to set up freework and the different ways we can utilise it. Check out our Tuesday tips video on Simplifying shelter behaviour facebook page to see free work in action!

Animal Centred Education (ACE) is an integrated approach to animal wellbeing and education. It incorporates methods that were developed by Sarah Fisher at Tilley Farm such as ACE Free Work, Sarah’s passion for detailed observations and building calm foundations on which further learning can be established. ACE also includes techniques inspired by animals and other professionals working in the world of animal education and welfare.

Sarah FIsher is the founder of ACE, having worked with animals for over 30 years. She has a passion for sharing tips and techniques that can add to existing knowledge. Sarah teaches online and in person ACE courses for trainers, groomers and other animal professionals and has been lucky enough to work closely what Battersea and other shelters across the globe. Sarah is a published author, regular speaker at a number of conferences and seminars and has participated in numerous TV programs including Nightmare pets SOS for BBC1.

Rachael Landymore is an ACE advanced instructor and a graduate of the VSA academy as well as being a Victoria Stilwell positively dog trainer. Racheal runs the Haven Dog centre in north Devon, sharing her knowledge of behaviour and ACE with private clients and local shelters. She is looking forward to hosting workshops and seminars in her newly refurbished training barn.

You can find out more about ACE and Sarah At

• Tilly farm.org.uk

• (Ace connections) https://m.facebook.com/groups/332134427492077/?ref=share

• (Ace Mission Rescue) https://m.facebook.com/groups/583094449716898/?ref=share

You can find out more about Rachael

• havendogcentre.co.uk