For over 20 years, Jackie’s has been turning canine companions into best friends.

​Jackie has been working with animals her whole life. Her belief is that you need to find your passion and work towards your goal. Jackie met her husband, Dennis while working on the Thoroughbred race track where he was a jockey and she was a groom learning to exercise the horses. After making the move from Michigan to North Carolina, Jackie turned her attention to specializing in dog training when she realized people needed help understanding how to get the results they desire from their dogs.

For that reason she opened Jackie’s Basics And Beyond Dog Training in 2010. She knew that people could benefit from learning how to connect with their dog and train them using the dog’s intelligence and teaching according to their dog’s personality. We train dogs and teach people.

Jackie’s Basics and Beyond has benefitted countless dogs and made a huge impact on the Triangle. The dogs and humans who work with Jackie's trainers are often known to become certified Therapy and/or Service Teams through our program, and these pairs are commonly asked to meet with local not-for-profit organizations including performing as Red Cross Comfort Animals. Other pairs have moved on to become champions of our program, being used for in-class demonstrations, personal training consultations, and showing at trade shows/expos.

Our commitment and our mission is that all of our dogs and puppies are very happy, well-socialized, and obedient, making a great addition to any family. Training goals big or small, our humans and their dogs become part of our community, staying with our training center for the years to come.