Houston Dog Trainer Offers Help for Aggressive Breeds
Shelmar Kennels Sees Increase in Aggressive Behavior Due to Inbreeding and Neglectful Owners
Houston, Texas (Marketwire) June 22, 2009 – Aggressive behavior in dogs can have frightening consequences. Breeds such as pit bulls have bitten and mauled humans, but sadly, they are not the only dogs who may need training to overcome aggressive tendencies. Houston dog trainer Martin Bell, the owner of Shelmar Kennels, has seen his share of canines with significant behavioral issues. But, the good news is that even the most aggressive canines can be rehabilitated with patient handling and training.
Aggressive behavior is sometimes a direct result of inbreeding, but in many cases, the dog exhibits negative behavior if they are not cared for properly. One of the frustrations Bell notes is that dog owners are not judicious in selecting the right type of breed for their lifestyle. Many breeds need vigorous exercise, and if kept confined, they become frustrated and become aggressive.
At Shelmar Kennels training specifically addresses dog behavior problems such as biting, aggression, attention deficit and other undesirable behaviors. For training to be successful, a comprehensive consultation is arranged to fully assess each individual dog and the behaviors that need to be rehabilitated. Some owners were unable to rehabilitate their pets in previous attempts at training and come to Shelmar Kennels as a last resort. Both Martin and his wife, Shelly, have seen their dedication and patience rewarded hundreds of times with dogs that had major behavioral issues, but responded to their training.
“It is important to understand aggressive behavior,” said Bell. “There are reasons why it happens and we focus on techniques that are effective in correcting the negative behavior. We always feel a tremendous sense of pride when we are able to rehabilitate these animals and potentially save a dog from being destroyed.”
In addition to the challenge of correcting aggressive behaviors, Shelmar Kennels offers a number of dog obedience programs. Their approach to dog behavior modification is centered on creating a positive learning environment with emphasis on whistle and verbal commands. Dogs can begin obedience training at five or six months as younger dogs with fewer bad habits have greater retention of the four basic commands of sit, stay, heel and come.
About Shelmar Kennels
Martin and Shelly Bell opened Shelmar Kennels in 1996. Both are experienced handlers and have experience in training all breeds and operating one of the premier Houston dog training schools. Located on a 20-acre complex in Katy, Texas, Shelmar Kennels trains hunting dogs and offers a range of dog obedience training as well as short and long term boarding for all breeds.
For more information, please contact:
Martin Bell
Shelmar Kennels
281-371-2554
www.shelmarkennels.com