Slow down, sniff around: Sarah Fisher on ACE Free Work & understanding your dog
The Yappy Hour · Yappily
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Yappy Hour, powered by Yappily, your host, Nathan Dunleavy, sits down with internationally respected behaviourist and educator Sarah Fisher. Sarah is the founder of ACE (Animal Centred Education) and the creator of ACE Free Work, a structured yet gentle approach that helps dogs thrive through observation, trust, and choice.
🐾 Whether you live with a nervous rescue, a high-energy adolescent, or a senior dog, this episode will change how you see your dog.
🎧 What you'll learn:
- What ACE Free Work is and how to get started
- How observation helps identify hidden stress or pain
- Why “less is more” when supporting reactive or anxious dogs
- The importance of sensory experiences in building calm and confidence
- How ACE is helping in vet practices, grooming salons, rescue shelters and more
- Practical ways to use Free Work at home, in daily life, or out on walks
🌐 Learn more about Sarah and ACE Free Work:
https://www.animalcentrededucation.com
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