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Shelmar Kennels In The News Houston, Texas (Marketwire) March 16, 2011 - Martin Bell, owner and expert Houston dog trainer of Shelmar Kennels in Katy, Texas, recommends walking a well-trained dog to relieve stress in difficult times – encouraging pet owners to...

Dog behavior can be puzzling Both new and experienced dog owners will experience it. Dogs do not operate with the same motivations as people, so their actions don’t always make sense to us. Dogs are smart. They can, and usually do, think circles around their owners,...

A natural at communicating with canines Since he was a boy, Martin Bell has gone from reputed gundog trainer in England to family-oriented dog whisperer in Houston. Houston, TX, Feb. 11, 2008 - Martin Bell found his calling early in life. He grew up with hunting dogs...

Dog obedience program We address the problems that bring many clients to Shelmar Kennels, and we often hear the same complaints: My dog barks at me, My dog chews everything, My dog pulls on the leash, My dog barks and growls at visitors or My dog constantly licks me....

Houston dog owners Those with problem pets are turning to Shelmar Kennels for dog obedience and behavior training. Puppies begin training at 8 weeks of age, although basic obedience training is offered for dogs of all ages and breeds. Whether you know it or not, how...

Dogs that misbehave When they are left alone are said to be suffering from ‘separation anxiety’. This was originally a psychologist’s term for specific human behavior, now almost everybody uses it when explaining why the dog shakes, paces, pees on the floor, growls or...

Dog Phycology So, you just got a new puppy, and you’re realizing that behind that cute face lies a few problems. While many pet owners just write this off as typical puppy behavior, the truth is many obedience problems are the result of learned behavior. This means...