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Shelmar Kennels logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE

Shelmar Kennels

Richmond, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #23Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 32 pet trainers · 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pet trainers (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Shelmar Kennels is better than 90% of pet trainers.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Shelmar Kennels is better than 83% of pet trainers.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Shelmar Kennels is better than 81% of pet trainers.A
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Shelmar Kennels is better than 94% of pet trainers.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Shelmar Kennels is better than 100% of pet trainers.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Shelmar Kennels is better than 27% of pet trainers.D
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Customers hired Shelmar Kennels for 3 kinds of job.

Shelmar Kennels for dog boarding

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#5 / 8
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Dog boarding”

DavidLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We sent our golden retriever puppy to Martin for a board and train program, and the difference is night and day. She came home calmer, more focused, and genuinely respectful of the people in our home. Martin did a masterful job teaching her that humans aren't part of the litter — she now understands…

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JoshuaLocal Guide · 6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Dog training. Excellent group that trained our puppy for three weeks. Kennel trained, lead trained, and the basic commands. Also trained us! Worth every penny.

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Lisa7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

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…

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joanny7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

We are overjoyed with the results of the time Maxie and Jack spent training and boarding with Martin and Shelly. Our pups are responsive and calm. They don't run amuck throughout the house anymore. Without having to correct them, they now play outside instead of turbo racing through the house and all over us and…

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Nicole2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

We are beyond happy with how Shelly and Martin care for our “dog children”. They create the best schedule for them, the continued training is so helpful, it is a great atmosphere for fun for them. One of my best friends introduced us and we have made the switch from our usual dog care.

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 43%Reasonable 57%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

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