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Jackie Kelly

Founder and Trainer

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. 


You might encounter Jackie’s dogs - Margot (Saint Bernard), Sophie (Golden Retriever), Katie (Australian Shepherd) - at the facility when you join us for your class! 


Outside of her time training dogs, Jackie enjoys traveling, sculpting in porcelain, and spending time with her friends & family. 


Jackie teaches Obedience, Agility, Puppy Basics & Beyond, Behavior Modification, Service Dog, Therapy Dog, Dance, and Tricks classes.

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