Training The Midwest's Most
Successful family companions and therapy dogs
Give your best friend the education they deserve.
Earning your trust for the last decade
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Helping owners create a balanced relationship with their canine companions
Knallhart specializes in basic puppy obedience, behavior modification, AKC competition obedience, Service Dog & Therapy Dog obedience and certification.
We also compete with our kennel of prestigious purebred Newfoundlands and German Shepherd Dogs in AKC events. Each year we have a couple litters of available puppies.
Dog TraininG in Iowa City
Iowa's most elite and popular
dog
training academy
Puppy Training
Basic Obedience Training
Dog Behavior Modification
Therapy Dog Training
Service Dog Training
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Committed to helping all owners and their canines reach their goals
Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta is the owner and lead trainer of Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy, She is committed to helping all owners and their canines reach their goals as efficiently as possible.
Her unique program is formulated with both positive reinforcement and corrective training and structured to ensure that her clients understand the dog psychology behind all the training that is taking place. Chelsey’s methods have had proven results. Her goal is to ensure all her clients to feel as though they can handle, train and live alongside their canine with ease!
Knallhart Kennels
Learn why we are the
#1 dog
training
academy in Iowa
What We Do
We offer boarding and training services for puppy training, basic & advanced obedience, behavior modification, and emotional support therapy & service dog certification and training.
Why Boarding & Training?
The best way to help your dog succeed and be happy. By spending quality time and effort, your dog will be learning how to be the best version of themselves, which is our #1 goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sending your beloved dog off to be properly trained for the first time can be a little scary. We have compiled a list of the top questions with our expert answers to put you at ease.
Earning your trust, is our top priority
Click on the videos below to hear some of our client stories and experiences.
The Knallhart breeding program
We adhere to the American Kennel Clubs written standards (both in conformation and temperament), and produce healthy, sound, quality Newfoundlands and German Shepherd Dogs. We specialize in breeding a small amount of puppies consisting of the highest quality pedigrees.
A fun and experienced dog trainer in Iowa City
We are ready to start your dog’s journey to being the best dog they can be.
