FirstBarkFrom start to finish, my experience with Martin and team was great. The 3 weeks our pup spent with Martin has made a real difference in all of her trouble behaviors. She's very well behaved now and with Martin's guidance we are able to continue to reinforce the skills she learned at Shelmar Kennels.
Shelmar Kennels
Katy, Texas
About Shelmar Kennels
Shelmar Kennels are Houston dog training and dog training Katy experts. We provide board and train programs for all breeds of dogs. Is your dog jumping up on everyone, barking, pulling on the leash, charging the door, hates the UPS guy with a passion, fighting with other dogs, running away, not listening to you, terrorizing the kids – or even completely out of control? WE FIX BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS We can help! We have 40 years combined knowledge in the dog obedience world – Shelmar kennels was established over 20 years ago. We have solved thousands of dog problems then successfully taught their owners how to handle the dogs and make sure the good dog behavior stays!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
Shelmar Kennels provides dog behavior modification training for issues including aggression, fearfulness, anxiety, jumping, house manners, and other control problems. Training is customized to the dog's individual needs and focuses on building reliable behavior and obedience.
- Crate training
- House training
- Obedience training
Program details
Shelmar Kennels provides personalized dog obedience training in Katy and Houston, TX. Dogs learn essential commands including sit, stay, heel, place, and come, along with crate training, socialization, manners, and reliable control around distractions.
- Puppy training
Program details
Shelmar Kennels provides puppy training for puppies 4 months and older, focusing on basic obedience, house and potty training, socialization, crate training, manners, and coming when called. The program helps puppies develop good behavior at home and around people and dogs.
- Recall training
Program details
Shelmar Kennels provides off-leash dog training focused on reliable control, attention, recall, and obedience in open spaces and around distractions. Dogs learn to respond to commands both on and off leash for safer free exercise and better control in real-world environments.
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Shelmar Kennels offers board and train programs in Katy, TX, combining daily obedience training, boarding, socialization, and owner instruction. Programs address basic obedience, house manners, behavioral concerns, and on-leash and off-leash control.
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Refresher training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Program details
Shelmar Kennels specializes in rescue dog training in Katy and Houston, TX, helping dogs with behavior, obedience, socialization, house manners, fear, aggression, and other challenges. Experienced trainers work to rehabilitate rescue and former shelter dogs for successful family placement.
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Professional dog training in Katy and Houston, TX, tailored to each dog's individual needs. Shelmar Kennels provides obedience training, behavior modification, socialization, house manners, and practical training in real-world environments.
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
119 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Obedient puppy 13
- Leash pulling 10
- Clean facility 5
- Personable trainers 5
- Calm pups 4
- Foundation training 4
All 10 topics
- Crate training 2
- Leash manners 2
- Potty training 2
- Weekly updates 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Great experience. Martin and the team did a great job with our golden retriever. 100% recommend getting your dog training with them.
We're forever grateful to Martin and Shelly for the excellent training and care our beagle puppy received at Shelmar Kennels. Birtie's transformation from an unruly puppy to a loving and well-behaved member of the family is truly remarkable. Thank you again for everything!
I adopted my GSD/(maybe mix) at the Shelter on Mother’s Day. They told me she was 12 weeks but as someone who has been around dogs/puppies my entire life. She was definitely around 9 weeks maximum. This team reached out so quickly when I requested more information. Martin and I h…Read full reviewClose full review
I adopted my GSD/(maybe mix) at the Shelter on Mother’s Day. They told me she was 12 weeks but as someone who has been around dogs/puppies my entire life. She was definitely around 9 weeks maximum. This team reached out so quickly when I requested more information. Martin and I had a long phone call discussion about goals about a month prior to her actual boarding. It was so easy setting up a date! I just brought her back the other day from her 2 weeks “vacation”. She is succeeding with potty training, heeling, manners with her older sister, no more alligator biting (or biting at all), settling on cue, and more. I can tell she had a really fun time and especially developed a nice bond of trust with Martin. There are still objectives that I need to train myself on, but these 2 weeks have made Stormi’s foundation way more solid than I could’ve with my work schedule. If I ever need any training touch-ups during her adult stages or that 8-9 month mark, I will definitely be boarding with Shelmar again.
Martin and Shelly were amazing with my pup Milo. They took great care of him and trained him to be the amazing pup I knew he could be! Appreciate all their help
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