Testimonials

Jenny and Refeek Yassin writes:

Scheryl, Congrats on the 20 year anniversary!! Sorry we missed the party yesterday. We very much appreciate the wonderful kennel that you run, and all of the helpful health tips you have for our dogs. You clearly have a love for animals, and it makes us comfortable to leave our dogs in your hands.
Best wishes! Jenny & Refeek Yassin Dungy & Fletcher


Jennifer Duffy writes:

“We decided to take our 7 month old standard poodle Gwen to Starlite Academy after a phone conversation I had with trainer Scheryl Grant. I had alot of questions regarding Gwen’s behaviors and after researching several facilities I found that trainers wouldn’t really help until I brought her in for a consultation. When I called Scheryl, she immediately took the time to ask questions about Gwen. She provided potential suggestions for us until we could take Gwen to meet her. As a potential customer, Gwen is such an important part of our family, it meant alot to me that Scheryl really cared about my concerns and is so passionate about her work. Gwen is a determined strong willed puppy that I had not control over. After spending three weeks with Scheryl, our girl is still strong willed and determined, but she has manners and obeys commands. She is absolutely wonderful to be around now. Words cannot express how pleased I am with Scheryl and Starlite Academy’s obedience training. I recommend Starlite Academy to every dog owner that needs help with obedience training. It is an amazing program and should we decide to get another dog in the future, I can assure you, they will be going to visit Scheryl.


Pam Jones writes:

“Years ago I had lived the nightmare of living with an untrained dog. When I decided to bring another dog into my life I knew I had to do it right this time. My breed of choice is the boxer, a large stubborn dog when fully grown. I checked out all types of training. What I found in the state of Iowa was anyone could call themselves a dog trainer, no training or education needed!! I choose starlite academy because of her certification and experience. Good choice on my part, as I’ve had to send many people I know to her because they choose to take the cheaper route and still had an untrained dog. They too have had great sucess. It has been 4yrs. Since tyson and I went through our training and I still have a beautiful well-trained boxer, which makes for a happy home for me and my dog. I refer to it as our training because I had as much to learn as my dog did. We also have permanent reservations for boarding as our family vacation is the same time every year. It is the only place I am comfortable leaving my boy. The care and loving they get at starlite is unlike anywhere else. To this day Tyson gets excited whenever he sees scheryl, don, or her staff.”


Amy and family writes:

“Hi Scheryl, Just wanted to let you know that Xantho is bored now, not having his 12 new best friends to play with at your place. THANKS loads for making sure he had the best possible boarding Experience. He was absolutely fine, not at all upset or even slightly “traumatized.” Hope to be able to use Starlite again.”


Jameson the dog writes:

“I love to go to Starlite because I get to play outside in a big, grassy yard. There are lots of other dogs to play with. I have my own “room” where I sleep and eat. Scheryl and her helpers take good care of me–they play with me, make sure I get my food and pills on time, and keep my “room” very clean. Starlite is the next best place to home!”
Jameson O’Kelly


Linda, Dick and Kate Mordaunt writes:

“Scheryl Grant has obedience trained four dogs for us and done a tremendous job. In addition, the dogs still have their spirit! Training dogs have “play time” together while their rooms are cleaned to be “just like home” and they can relax in between training sessions. Our dogs enjoy staying at Starlite Kennel for boarding since they get to socialize with others while romping in grassy play areas. What can I say, it is a great place! We drive an hour to get to Starlite and to have Scheryl lovingly care for our dogs.”