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 she's 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 (hadn't 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 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.