Taize Shepherd Kennel
Service area: Serving the NY Capital District, Western MA, Schenectady/Troy, Saratoga, and Mid-Hudson Valley region for over 40 years.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- One-Time Consultation
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Offers beginner to advanced classes including AKC STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog International, RallyO, competitive obedience, tracking, and introductory agility. Specialized classes for fearful, anxious, reactive, dog-aggressive, and resource-guarding dogs. Training emphasizes consistency and owner-dog communication, with options for private or group sessions.
Testimonials
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.
– Anonymous
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.
– Anonymous
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!
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
Taizé Shepherd Kennel, founded in 1972 by Charlene Marchand in North Chatham, NY, is a long-standing dog training business specializing in positive reinforcement methods for all breeds and ages. They offer private and group classes covering basic obedience, puppy training, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, RallyO, agility, tracking, and specialized behavior modification for fearful, anxious, reactive, dog-aggressive, and resource-guarding dogs. Charlene has over 45 years of experience training and breeding dogs, including champion German Shepherds and service dogs, and is known for her expertise in helping shelter and rescue dogs transition into homes. She also co-created the Columbia County Sheriff’s “A New Leash on Life” Cell Dog Program and is actively involved in canine rescue. Her training emphasizes clear communication between owners and dogs to build stronger companionships.
The business serves the NY Capital District, Western MA, Schenectady/Troy, Saratoga, and the Mid-Hudson Valley region, offering tailored programs for dogs with behavioral challenges and those preparing for competition or therapy work.
Charlene is a syndicated columnist on dog training and health, holds AKC Breeder of Merit status, and is Chairperson of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/ASPCA, reflecting her deep commitment to ethical dog care and community service.
Accomplishments
Charlene Marchand is an AKC Breeder of Merit, has trained US Top Ten K-9 Unit Service Dogs, AKC Obedience, Agility, and Herding titleholders, NADAC and Schutzhund titleholders, and Therapy Dogs. She is a GSDCA Performance Award of Merit recipient and GSDCA Top Ten ATAA Sires and Dames. She co-created the Columbia County Sheriff’s “A New Leash on Life” Cell Dog Program and is a syndicated columnist on dog training and health.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can contact Charlene via phone or email to inquire about class availability and schedule an initial consultation. Classes are offered in private and group formats, with specialized programs available for behavior issues and rescue dogs.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- GSDCA
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
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