About The Trainers
A science-based, force-free, Fear Free Certified dog trainer, Ayelet spent nearly a decade volunteering with dog rescue organizations and shelters before creating Sabra Dog Training. She has worked as a veterinary technician and continues her education as a trainer by attending conferences all over the country regarding the latest findings on dog behavior. Ayelet is a proud graduate of The Karen Pryor Academy and a licensed presenter for Family Paws. She is also a Behavior Technician for Veterinary Behaviorist Beth Strickler, DACVB on days she is not seeing her private clients. Some of Ayelet's favorite work has been teaching group classes at Davidson County Male Correctional Facility, where inmates are paired with rescued Greyhounds to help prepare the dogs for adoption. Finally, Ayelet is a mentor for CATCH and Victoria Stilwell Academy, helping shape the trainers of tomorrow.
Ayelet (pronounced i-yell-it) was born in Israel, raised in Louisville, and lived in New York for a decade before returning to her Southern roots and settling down in Nashville with her husband, sons and beagle-mix, Chloe.
Ayelet works with all dogs, specializing in those that are exceptionally shy and scared. She believes training should be a positive experience for all involved.
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Jenna Slutzky, KPA CTP, is a proud graduate of The Karen Pryor Academy and an advocate to the force-free movement. With over a decade of professional experience creating structured and safe environments for dog daycare and boarding facilities in Nashville, Tampa, St Petersburg and Chicago, Jenna is excited to focus on providing a positive approach to dog training in Nashville with the Sabra Dog Training team.
Always looking to stay on top of science-based, stress-free techniques, Jenna attends yearly conferences and workshops to continue her education in dog behavior. She has served as a volunteer and foster home with many animal rescue organizations & shelters, is Pet First Aid and CPR certified through PetTech and enjoys dog photography in her spare time.
After being born and raised in Tampa, FL and spending many years in Chicago, IL, Jenna is happy to call Nashville home with her Great Dane, Ichabod Dane. Jenna specializes in helping puppies become well-mannered family members and helping dogs who could use a little self-control on leash.
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Rachel Harris, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP has spent many years with dogs in a variety of environments including daycare, boarding, and vet facilities in Tennessee and Indiana. She has spent the last five years working with shelters and rescues in Nashville. Some of her favorite roles have been helping newly adopted animals and their people adjust, teaching Humane Education in the community, training staff in low stress handling techniques, and creating behavior modification plans for shelter animals.
Rachel has attained certifications through The Karen Pryor Academy, Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and most recently became a Fear Free Certified Trainer.
She loves to stay on top of the latest science-based training methods and techniques and makes professional development a priority for continuing education and certifications.
Rachel is a Nashville native who moved back after getting her Masters from Purdue University and now lives with her Lab Mix, Ellie Mae and three-legged cat, Ziggy Lou. She specializes in dogs with anxiety and aggression with an emphasis on low-stress handling techniques.