The care offered at Shelmar is substandard, and you can find much better, and cheaper, care elsewhere. If you ask to see the facility your dog will be kept in, they will refuse. What professional kennel does this? I wish we had picked up on the signs earlier, but the first positive feeling we got from them eased our minds. Big mistake. Our dog came back from the kennel in a cage which the condition was not suited for any living thing. Upon a few general questions, I was met with a brash, aggressive attitude, and told if my prissy dog needed individualised care (He does not, and is very low maintenance and obedient) this was not the kennel for him, and Shelley couldn't care less. Dogs were expected to adapt to their harsh and unyielding schedule. Our dogs attitude changed too. He was withdrawn, and head shy. After seeing the trainer Martin at work, this was understandable. He has an aggressive attitude that sure, works. But not due to respect. Slapping dogs across their faces and aggressive use of choke collars were witnessed by more than just me. Read beyond the stellar reviews posted, and you will see this review backed up. Do your dog a big favor and find a better, cheaper kennel to train and board at.
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