Intro to ACE Free Work — Online Course

A live online course to help your dog reset, release and rebalance — emotionally and physically.

Free Work is a calm, low-impact way of letting your dog explore at their own pace, and it can make a real difference to dogs who find the world a bit much. Over six weeks, this live online course shows you how to use it to support your dog’s emotional and physical wellbeing — from wherever you are in the world.

Next course: dates to be confirmed  ·  6 weekly sessions, 45 minutes each

Where: Live on Zoom (sessions recorded and sent to you each week)

Price: £110 for the course, or £165 with a 1:1 session added (saving £25)

What you’ll learn

Across six guided sessions, you’ll learn how to use Free Work to help your dog feel calmer, more settled and more confident. You’ll come away understanding how to help your dog emotionally and physically reset, release and rebalance, using simple everyday items you already have at home.

Who it’s for

This course is for passionate dog guardians who want to better support their dog’s emotional needs. It’s especially valuable if your dog is nervous, sensitive or reactive — but any owner who wants to deepen their connection with their dog will get a lot from it. No previous experience is needed.

How it works

Six live sessions on Zoom, 45 minutes each, run weekly over six weeks. Every session is recorded and sent out afterwards, so you can keep them and revisit whenever you need. Throughout the course you’ll have a dedicated Facebook group and personal feedback from your course tutor on the work you submit.

If you’d like more individual support, you can upgrade to include a one-hour one-to-one session with Matt, either online or in person.

What’s included

• Six live, 45-minute online sessions over six weeks
• Recordings of every session, yours to keep
• A dedicated Facebook group for the course
• Personal feedback from your course tutor on the work you submit
• Guidance on using everyday household items for Free Work — nothing to buy

Why learn Free Work with us

South West Dog Skills is led by an ACE Advanced Tutor, and Free Work and Animal Centred Education are at the heart of everything we do at Tilley Farm. This is a kind, force-free approach focused on how your dog feels — not just how they behave.

Register your interest

Dates for the next course are being finalised. Get in touch and we’ll let you know as soon as booking opens.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Intro to ACE Free Work course for?

It’s for passionate dog guardians who want to better support their dog’s emotional needs. You’ll learn how to help your dog emotionally and physically reset, release and rebalance. It suits nervous, sensitive and reactive dogs especially, but any dog and owner can benefit.

How does the course run?

It’s six live group sessions on Zoom, each 45 minutes, run weekly over six weeks. Every session is recorded and sent out afterwards, so you can keep them and refer back whenever you like.

What’s included?

The six-week live course, a dedicated Facebook group, personal feedback from your course tutor on the work you submit, and recordings of every session to keep.

Can I get one-to-one time with the tutor?

Yes. You can upgrade to include a one-hour one-to-one session with Matt, either online or in person. The upgrade price includes a £25 saving on the usual one-to-one cost.

Do I need any special equipment?

Just a phone or laptop for the Zoom sessions. You don’t need to buy anything — we’ll show you how to use everyday household items for Free Work.

When does the next course run?

Dates for the next course are being finalised. Register your interest through our booking page and we’ll let you know as soon as booking opens.