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About Us

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

Our Story

​​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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Meet The Team

Meet the Team

Jackie Kelly

Founder and Trainer

Jackie has spent her life working with animals and opened Jackie’s Basics and Beyond Dog Training in 2010 to help people connect with their dogs. She teaches a variety of classes, including Obedience, Agility, Therapy Dog, Service Dog, and more.

Meredith Bissette

Trainer

Meredith has been around dogs her entire life and teaches Agility and Service Dog classes. She is supported by her mobility service dog, Thanos, a big, goofy Great Dane who helps her with various tasks.

Andree Genez

Trainer

Andree is a passionate dog trainer with years of experience teaching Obedience, Agility, and Tricks classes. She fosters strong bonds between dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement and customized training.

Zoe Blake

Trainer

Zoe has extensive experience training all kinds of animals, including dogs and even cats. She teaches Agility classes and, although she doesn’t have pets of her own, she often cares for Jackie's dog, Sophie.

Lynn Williams

Trainer

Lynn has been training and showing dogs since she was 10, with a special focus on competition and rally obedience. She teaches Obedience, Agility, Puppy Basics & Beyond, and Therapy Dog classes at Jackie’s Basics and Beyond.

Madeline Hunt

Tech Support & Dog Enthusiast

Madeline has always had dogs in her life and manages the website for us. While she doesn’t teach classes, she’s a vital part of ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. You may see her attending class with her three dogs - Duke, Misty, and Frances.

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