Introduction to ACE Free Work
Support your dog’s emotional well-being through calm, choice-led exploration
Is your dog nervous, reactive, over-excitable – or just struggling to cope with life?
ACE Free Work offers a gentle, enriching way to support your dog’s emotional and physical needs. With this two-part 1-2-1 ACE Introduction, you’ll learn exactly how to get started at home. Through personalised feedback and coaching it can transform how you observe, understand and connect with your dog.
Whether your dog struggles with confidence, noise sensitivity, reactivity, or simply finds it hard to settle, ACE Free Work can be transformational. It’s also helpful for handling issues, travel anxiety, separation-related behaviours, and even recall or loose lead walking challenges - by meeting your dog’s needs at a deeper level.
What is ACE Free Work?
ACE (Animal Centred Education) Free Work is a low-impact, enrichment-based activity that supports a dog’s emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being. Developed by Sarah Fisher, it involves setting up sensory ‘stations’ using different textures, smells, heights, and movement opportunities. Dogs explore freely without pressure or cues, helping to release tension, feel more grounded, build confidence, and trust - especially for nervous, reactive, or recovering dogs.
I’m a Certified ACE Trainer, personally trained by Sarah. This means you’ll be learning directly from someone fully qualified to guide you and your dog through this unique, choice-led approach.
How the ACE Free Work Introduction works
Let’s get started – your dog will thank you.
Here’s what we cover in your two sessions…
What you'll come away with:
Book your ACE Free Work Introduction – £200
Two x 30–40 min Zoom calls, full video review, and
personalised support for you and your dog
“My anxious puppy LOVES his ACE Free Work sessions and demands them every evening now.
As he moves, his stressy tail comes down, he relaxes a lot and it’s helping him generally be calmer.
Niki is so supportive and helpful and genuine – ACE Free Work is a huge help for both the dog’s wellbeing and human observation as well.”
Manuela & Rama, Bristol
Frequently asked questions
About the 2-Part ACE Free Work Introduction
What happens after the ACE Free Work Introduction?
Can I continue doing ACE Free Work on my own?
Yes – after our sessions, you’ll have the tools and confidence to keep going at home. But you’re not on your own if you want more support.
What ongoing support is available?
You can join Pup Talk The Pack, my membership community where we dive deeper into training, enrichment, and behaviour. There’s a library of resources, expert Q&As, and a supportive group of like-minded people.
Can I ask you questions after the introduction?
Of course! You can message me if you’re unsure about anything, and we can discuss whether ongoing support in the membership or a follow-up session would be helpful.
Supporting anxious dogs beyond training
Ready to begin your ACE Free Work journey?
Let’s get started – your dog will thank you.
Book your ACE Free Work Introduction – £200
Two x 30-40 minute Zoom calls, full video review, and
personalised support for you and your dog
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With Pitu, our little Miniature Schnauzer, we have been working on his excessive barking when people come to our home. After just four sessions, we have already learned practical tools and techniques that have helped him feel more comfortable and calmer.
We know there is still a long way to go but now we feel much more confident in supporting each other and helping Pitu succeed. We are learning to anticipate situations, reward good behavior, play different enrichment games and most importantly, enjoy the process together.
Thank you, Niki for your support, patience and guidance.
We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring dog trainer.
I contacted Niki and she very quickly realised our GSD was not sleeping enough thus resulting in stress. Niki suggested boundary games which have helped. Still some way to go but Niki has given me the tools to carry on and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Niki in the future.
Thank you x
Freya is terrified of alot things such as wind, bins , cars , other dogs and people. We are getting great help from Niki and seeing improvements. Freya is much happier on walks now and we gave games and training to play at home . Niki is a great active listener, gives step by step advice, easy games and videos to help.
