Taize Shepherd Kennel

I have taken multiple obedience classes (with multiple dogs) and am on my second therapy dog class. Charlene not only knows what shes doing, she trains on how you may better train your dog to suit his/her personality. Very effective, I trained my small dog (5.5 lbs) over 5 years ago and when I worked with her the other day, she remembered at least 90% of what she had learned in the class (hadnt done a lot of it in at least 4). Highly recommend Charlene for any type of dog training or behavior issue training.

Charlene runs an excellent training program. We started our male german shepherd with her when he was about 10 weeks old, hes now almost 9 months and the difference is amazing. Even though he is still a puppy (90lbs), he listens to the commands you work on in and outside of the class. The key is using the skills and techniques Charlene teaches in the class throughout your week while outside of class to cement your dogs learning. When my 90lb land shark gets excited and does circles around the coffee table at 60mph I can get him to stop in his tracks and lay down using the techniques we were taught in class, it really is amazing and keeps your sanity in check with a big puppy. We plan to keep taking every class thats available to us at Taize, its worth every dollar.

Charlene is very experienced and knowledgeable regarding all facets of dog behavior. All breeds of dogs welcomed. Helps you communicate with your dog so you both have a better companionship. Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy dog, rally, agility classes, also successful in behavioral issues. Meet one-on-one or classroom sessions.

Brought my rescue beagle to Charlene 3 years ago. He has very bad resource guarding issues and she told us since he was 9 years old he couldn’t be fixed but we have to learn to adapt to him. It was amazing what she taught us and anytime he got into any food or garbage he wasn’t supposed to her method kept my family safe and him safe as well. Highly recommended!

Charlene Marchand has approximately 45 years of experience in training, breeding and showing Dogs at the highest levels. She has won many titles on her own and in conjunction with others, as well as training numerous dogs in various disciplines while at the same time establishing open communications between owners and their dogs. She is especially known for showing numerous Champion German Shepherds and for her expert advice. I cannot stress enough that her judgment and council are greatly valued by many people.I can attest that she has helped me on a number of occasions and that her advice is based on her many years of experience. She is very well read and it is my understanding that others within her immediate family are Veterinarians. Having retired after careers as a New York City Police Officer and as an Attorney, and having owned nine German Shepherds and one Doberman, I cheerfully endorse Ms. Marchand for any endeavor involving any kind of dog, especially German Shepherds!!!In addition, I would be remiss if I were not to mention that Ms. Marchand is the Chairperson of the Board for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/ASPCA and in that capacity she has successfully taken every measure possible to build that entity into the success it is today. Moreover, her tireless efforts as a member of German Shepherd Rescue, as well as to find good homes for both canine and non-canine pets, are very remarkable indeed!!!For these and numerous other reasons, I highly recommend this skillful, experienced, and dedicated Lady to everyone.

You would be hard pressed to find a dog trainer that understands whats going on in your dogs mind and what you need to do to make dog and owner happy!!

Very professional and experienced trainer. We look forward to working with her soon.

Been going to Charlenes classes with Fionn since he was 10 weeks old. He loves it. And we have been well trained.

Charlene runs a great puppy class and raises some very nice shepherds

Great techniques that are already working for Tilly and me!

Really enthusiastic owner with alot of knowledge of dogs

The instructor is excellent.

Charlene knows her stuff!

Love Charlene Marchand

Charlene is a jem..