Taize Shepherd Kennel

Charlene will train you so you can train your dog! My communication with our dog has improved immeasurably and made our walks and time together even more enjoyable. Also, Roxanne (a rescue from Columbia Greene Human Society) really enjoys the classes and leaves happily tired. The classes have been good for her obediance and socialization with both humans and dogs. Highly recommend Taize Kennel classes!

"I can’t recommend Charlene Marchand enough. We took our previous puppy to her for almost a year, and she became so much more than just a trainer—she became a trusted friend. After our beloved dog recently passed over the rainbow bridge, we knew immediately that we would need her guidance again for our new puppy. Charlene is an exceptionally knowledgeable and patient trainer. Her techniques are effective, positive, and long-lasting. While her approach is professional and structured, it is also incredibly loving. This long-term training allowed us to build skills slowly, resulting in a dog that is reliable in public and polite at home. She didn’t just train our dog for us; she taught us how to train, creating a deep bond between us and our pet. Her dedication to dogs is unmatched, and I highly recommend her for any stage of your dog’s life."

I am so, so grateful for Charlene. I committed to fairly intense training after adopting a two year old from the shelter—who had not been trained nor his needs properly cared for by the previous owners. I’ve had dogs previously and understood basic training, but I learned so much from Charlene. Tone of voice, timing of reinforcement, and understanding the dog’s attention has profoundly changed how I behave around the dogs. And most importantly, my sweet dog has enjoyed a new chance at a happy life and happy home. Charlene deeply cares for the dogs she trains and has been a trusted partner for me. Again, I am so grateful.