Meet Jackie - Owner & Professional Dog Trainer for Butler’s Basics

Jackie Butler

My love for dog training began when I got my first dog, Minnie, four years ago. I became hyper-obsessed with learning how to train her as a puppy using only positive reinforcement methods. She thrived using these techniques and very quickly learned all of the (in my opinion, most important) basic obedience commands: sit, lay down, stay, come, off, leave it, wait, and place. A year later, I got my second pup, Nate, and began implementing the same techniques with him. He caught on just as quickly and easily.

I soon decided that it was time to start helping others learn how to teach their dog right from wrong, in a purely positive way. One that harnesses a deep connection and bond between dog and owner. In my opinion, it is a lot more impressive when a dog is hyper-focused on their owner, making eye contact consistently and are clearly enjoying time with “their person” than it is to see a dog with an e-collar on, tail hanging low and the dog just going through the motions. Don’t get me wrong, e-collars can be a great training tool when used correctly and can speed up the training process. However, I believe in putting in the extra effort to build a strong bond with each dog that I have the pleasure of working with and teaching you to do the same! Nothing beats feeling truly connected to your dog in a way that very few get the chance to experience. Let me help you tap into your dog’s full potential and show you how to build a non-anxious, obedient, social, respectful, happy dog that you are glad to call a member of your family!

Since starting my business in 2024, I have had the pleasure of helping many dog owners who were struggling to get their pup to listen. I’ve worked with dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages and temperaments. Your dog is never too old to catch on to new tricks or too stubborn to change their behaviors that they seem to be “set in”.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly and I will put you in touch with the families I’ve worked with in the past who can share their experience with using me as their trainer!