About Shelmar Kennels

Shelmar Kennels is a well-known dog training facility in Houston, Texas, with over 20 years of experience. It offers expert training to help dogs of all breeds with behavioral issues. The kennel has trained thousands of dogs, and customers praise the trainers, Martin and Shelly, for their skills, availability, and clear guidance. They focus on creating a strong foundation for good behavior that lasts beyond the training sessions. Many clients have seen remarkable transformations in their pets, from jumping and barking to being well-mannered and responsive to commands. The facility also offers boarding, and customers appreciate the peaceful environment and the training methods used, especially the absence of shock collars. Shelmar Kennels is highly recommended for its reliable service and effective training that helps dogs become calmer, more obedient, and better socialized.

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Jun 2026
Huge shoutout to Mikal!
When we started, our 2 year old Shepherd-mix Sidious struggled with obedience, recall, aggression toward men and other dogs, and even basic walks were stressful and unpredictable.
Over the six weeks we worked with Mikal, we started seeing real changes. Mikal took the time to understand Sidious and gave us the tools and confidence we needed to work through his challenges. The difference in his behavior, focus, and overall attitude was incredible.
What means the most to us is that these weren't just short-term improvements. More than a year later, Sidious is thriving. He enjoys walks, is much more confident and responsive, and gets to experience...read full review
Jun 2026
This has been long overdue... Forgive me Mikal! 😅

Well over a year ago, we had a very standoff-ish shepherd & an unruly possible Pyrenees mix. He was never actively aggressive but definitely acted like he was. It made it impossible to have family & friends over, go for casual walks, take them to dog parks, etc... Mikal came by for a consultation & was able to calm him almost instantly! He was very well spoken, professional, & caring the whole time. We were more worried about the Shepherd so we focused on him primarily, but after several sessions that our Shepherd took REALLY WELL to, he spent some time with our great pyrenees to get her to listen a little better...read full review
Feb 2026
Mike is an incredible dog trainer, excellent communicator and problem solver!! Super thankful that he trained my lab mix in a short amount of time!