Breeding & Training Dogs for Lives of Significance & Service® since 1977
OUR DOGS DO STUFF®
Welcome to Cher Car Kennels!
Celebrating 46 years of Serving the Dog Community
Founder CHERYL CARLSON of Cher Car Kennels in St. Johns, Michigan is one of the best known experts in the industry who has been training and breeding dogs professionally since 1977; providing guard dog service, teaching family companion dogs (manners, problem solving and behavior modification), training alert/assistance dogs, personal protection dogs and Police K-9s. Cher Car Kennels breeding program has produced more than 350 dogs (German, Belgian and Dutch Shepherds) that have gone on to certify as Police, Sheriff and Governmental Department K-9s and more than 100 dogs certified in Search and Rescue applications (wilderness, disaster, cadaver, avalanche and drowning rescue or recovery). In addition, over 200 dogs provide support as medical assistance dogs helping their owners mitigate disability related limitations by serving as Brace and Mobility (BMSD) dogs, Medical Alert (allergy, diabetic, seizure, migraine, psychiatric) service dogs, Listening Ear (hearing alert) dogs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) service dogs and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) service dogs. The vast majority of our dogs, however, serve as loving and loyal family pets and protectors.
Upcoming Litters
DUTCH SHEPHERD
Ekon and Xis litter due on or around March 18, 2023. For more information, visit our Dutch Shepherd Puppies page.
DUTCH SHEPHERD
Ivan and Arrow litter due on or around March 29, 2023. For more information, visit our Dutch Shepherd Puppies page.
GERMAN SHEPHERD
Johnny Vegas and Stormi litter due on or around April 2, 2023. For more information, visit our German Shepherd Puppies page.
Current Litters
BELGIAN MALINOIS
Llitter born February 3, 2023. For more information, visit our Belgian Malinois Puppies page.
Dog Training
Private LessonsWe have 46 years of dog training experience teaching family companions to be your best friend (manners, problem solving, behavior modification). If you need help training your dog, contact us for private lessons personalized for your specific needs. Visit our Private Lessons page for information.
Boarding SchoolWe also offer in-kennel board and train services for your dog, allowing our experienced trainers to teach your dog over a one or two week period. Visit our Boarding School Training page for more information. Group Dog Obedience Class Our next 6 week session of GROUP DOG OBEDIENCE training classes will begin at the end of April or the beginning of May 2023. Visit our Group Obedience Class page for more information.
Protection Dog Training for Beginner Dogs Our next 6 week session of Group PROTECTION DOG training classes (for beginner dogs only) will beginat the end of April or the beginning of May 2023. Visit our Personal Protection Class page for more info. Protection Dog Training for Advanced Dogs Canine Personal Protection "Bite Nights" for Advanced Dogs will be offered on an intermittent basis. Our next "Bite Night" will be held in 2023 (the actual starting date will be posted in the future). Visit our Personal Protection Class page for more info. Dock Jumping Classes Visit our Dock Jumping Lessons page for more information.
Boarding SchoolWe also offer in-kennel board and train services for your dog, allowing our experienced trainers to teach your dog over a one or two week period. Visit our Boarding School Training page for more information. Group Dog Obedience Class Our next 6 week session of GROUP DOG OBEDIENCE training classes will begin at the end of April or the beginning of May 2023. Visit our Group Obedience Class page for more information.
Protection Dog Training for Beginner Dogs Our next 6 week session of Group PROTECTION DOG training classes (for beginner dogs only) will beginat the end of April or the beginning of May 2023. Visit our Personal Protection Class page for more info. Protection Dog Training for Advanced Dogs Canine Personal Protection "Bite Nights" for Advanced Dogs will be offered on an intermittent basis. Our next "Bite Night" will be held in 2023 (the actual starting date will be posted in the future). Visit our Personal Protection Class page for more info. Dock Jumping Classes Visit our Dock Jumping Lessons page for more information.
Dog Boarding
Please visit our Dog Boarding page to make a reservation.
Dogs for Sale
Labrador Retriever. Intact 11-month-old male Labrador Retriever (not of our breeding). Very high ball and tug drive, great environmentals. Started on Scentlogix ™ Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, MDMA. Active response now, will move to whatever you prefer, or, he would be a great “green dog” to finish yourself! For more information, visit our Dogs for Sale page.
Dutch Shepherd. UKC registered intact female Dutch Shepherd "Develin", born June 24, 2021. What a dream for a dog trainer; this dog can do ANYTHING! This bright and adaptable dog is ready for a small department, school detection, demo dog, service dog… you name it. For more information, visit our Dogs for Sale page.
Dogs for Adoption
None at this time. For more information, visit our Dogs for Adoption page.
Dogs Available to Foster
Parson Russell Terrier. UKC registered 3-year-old intact female Parson Russell Terrier (Jack Russell to most of us). Looking for a foster home! She is very sweet, is housebroken. Typical terrier, NO CATS or CHICKENS!! Free to a fabulous home that will let us have a litter or two from her. Check out our Dogs Available to Foster Homes page for the requirements to become a foster home.
Dog Safety Awareness & Bite Prevention Training
Visit our Dog Bite Prevention page for more information.
2023 Events at Cher Car Kennels
UKC SHED HUNTJan 21-22, 2023. For more information, click here.
UKC Nosework
May 19-20-21. 2023. For more information, click here.
UKC Dock Jumping
August 4-5-6, 2023. For more information, click here.
Dog Sports Open Personal Protection Dog Trial Aug 19-20, 2023. For more information, click here.
UKC Dock JumpingSept 1-2-3, 2023. For more information, click here. UKC Shed HuntSeptember 16-17, 2023. For more information, click here. UKC Nosework Oct 13-14-15, 2023. For more information, click here.
Dog Sports Open Personal Protection Dog Trial Aug 19-20, 2023. For more information, click here.
UKC Dock JumpingSept 1-2-3, 2023. For more information, click here. UKC Shed HuntSeptember 16-17, 2023. For more information, click here. UKC Nosework Oct 13-14-15, 2023. For more information, click here.
Our customers love us
- "I can't say enough good things about Cher Car Kennels! The facilities are great. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Obedience classes & Boarding are top notch! This is the only place I'll take my dog!"Stephanie Hirsch
- "The obedience class was worth every penny and then some. I picked Cher Car because of their experience with Shepherds! I couldn't be happier with the results in my GSD after training and the information I learned while in class. I would highly recommend Cher Car to anyone who wants to learn how to train their dog. I will likely attend more classes with Meeko. Thank you ladies!!!!"Melissa Dinkens
- "My wife and I were lucky enough to pick up our little Duchess today from Cher Car Kennels. Duchess is a gorgeous GSD and we feel fortunate to have been able to get her from Cheryl and company!! Cheryl, Lori and Carol were absolutely incredible and took as much time with us as we needed to feel ready to take our little girl home to meet the pack. What a great day with these ladies. Their expertise in every aspect of this process is quite unique and excellent. We can't thank you enough and look forward to seeing you for training this fall. Just a top notch organization of dog lovers!"John Sebring
HIGH QUALITY
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EXPERIENCE
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Cher Car Kennels HISTORY page
BREEDING LEGACY
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