FirstBarkShelmar Kennels is outstanding. Full stop. Martin and Shelly have trained both my beagles and I board them regularly when I travel. The team is expert and gentle and I have learned a whole lot as a pet owner. The dogs love “Camp Shelmar”. Honestly, sometimes it feels like they prefer Shelmar to their homestead!
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.
Shelmar Kennels, thank you! Although it was difficult to commit to two weeks without her, oh, what a difference the training has made! No more pulling me around the block or jumping up. Anya is doing very well with commands and behaviors on and off leash. Thank you so much for her progress and your hard work. We are forever grateful to you, Martin and Shelly. Elizabeth Wells
The training at Shelmar is exceptional. All of my dogs have been trained here, and the involvement of myself and my family has been an essential piece of a successful relationship with our pets—a valuable lesson I learned from Shelly. My dogs always return home obedient and happ…Read full reviewClose full review
The training at Shelmar is exceptional. All of my dogs have been trained here, and the involvement of myself and my family has been an essential piece of a successful relationship with our pets—a valuable lesson I learned from Shelly. My dogs always return home obedient and happy, which is a clear sign they had a positive experience. I look forward to bringing my future dogs to Shelmar for generations to come.
I chose Martin and Shelly to train our bloodhound puppy when he was 6 months old. We were having issues with him being stubborn and jumping up. We signed him up for the 4 week training session and the results were amazing. Martin and Shelly worked with us on multiple appointments…Read full reviewClose full review
I chose Martin and Shelly to train our bloodhound puppy when he was 6 months old. We were having issues with him being stubborn and jumping up. We signed him up for the 4 week training session and the results were amazing. Martin and Shelly worked with us on multiple appointments after the initial training to help get us the dog owner accustomed to the commands and behavior that our dog responds to. My bloodhound is 100lbs and I can walk him on a leash without feeling like my arm will be pulled out. Thanks to Martin I walk him he doesn't walk me. Our dog is also very well behaved and obedient while being walked off leash, and for a bloodhound this is the most impressive behavior. We board him and our 12 yr old mix breed at Shelmar Kennels and every time I drop them off they are happy to be back visiting. When I pick them up they are happy and I can tell they have been cared for in a loving manor. Our dogs enjoy socializing with the other dogs while here and having play time on the open facilities. Additionally the ability to expose both dogs to some fine tuning on training during boarding is awesome as well! They are amazing with special diets and medication and keeping in touch while the dogs are boarded. I would recommend them 1000 times over for any dog that needs obedience training or even that special dog that has more severe behaviors to address. Shelmar is a great place for both you and your dog! We will continue to board our dogs with Martin and Shelly and any future canine additions will most definitely be trained by them as well! December 2025 We just picked up our 4 month old Wire Haired Pointing Griffon from his 3 week obedience training and once again Martin and Shelly did not disappoint! I can't wait to continue our work with them as Griff gets older and begins bird hunting.
Martin & Shelly are awesome trainers with a great facility in Katy, TX
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