Program Director

Ashley Taylor

An Alabama native, Ashley has worked as a Veterinary Technician, has volunteered with various breed rescues and shelters, and has shown various dog breeds in American Kennel Club Conformation Shows. 

In 2009, Ashley began working with Dogs On Call, a therapy dog organization, as a trainer and tester. In 2010, she helped co-found the K-9s 4 Kids Service Dog program and became Head Trainer and Evaluator. She now heads the canine training over approximately 50 inmates for the SDA prison training program.

Ashley enjoys implementing the most up to date A.D.I. standards and loves to research the latest sensory inclusive techniques to constantly improve SDA!


SDA Staff

Amy Capps - Development Director

Paige Pritchett Facility Director, Bookkeeper

Kayla Popplewell - Program Coordinator, Facility Coordinator

Summer Rogowski- Program Manager


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