Dogs With A Purpose

08/31/2026

We have a lot of new classes coming up!!! Head over to the portal to get registered 🥳🥳

08/25/2026

Eight dog-only ice cream flavors later, your North Carolina pup may start treating you less like an owner and more like unpaid transportati

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Hank enjoying time with the ladies at Jordan Oaks.

08/12/2026

Our visit for Dog Days Of Summer at Waltonwood on Cary Parkway.

07/30/2026

Hank will be visiting senior residents and their families.

07/30/2026

Congratulations to Gene & Bruno who are Duke Hospital’s newest therapy team !

07/25/2026

We are back with a highly requested workshop!!

💫 Environmental Desensitization 💫

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $180 per dog-handler team
Location: Jackie’s Basics and Beyond
Limited to 12 spots!

Help your dog build confidence in any setting with our Environmental Desensitization Workshop! This Hands-on experience introduces your pup to a variety of new sounds, smells, and environments in a safe controlled space. By working through real-world distractions and obstacles, your dog will learn to stay calm, focused, and self-assured-no matter what's going on around them. Ideal for dogs of all ages, this workshop provides the foundation for resilient and confident behavior at home, on walks, or out in public!

- Certificate of Completion
- Desensitization Handout
- Coupon exclusive to Jackie's Basics and Beyond (can be used on merchandise or classes)

Important Note: This workshop is open to the public but is not suitable for reactive or aggressive dogs. All dogs must be comfortable working around other dogs on leash.

Registration is required and space is limited!

07/24/2026

It was a great night at the Salamanders game last night. There were children lined up to pet Hank and get his “baseball” card. He was able to go out and cheer ( barking loudly) as a student raced Sal around the bases and won the tricks contest paws down! Such a great night.

07/16/2026

Clarabelle making rounds at Wake Med 🩷