Get To Know Us!
The Knallhart Story
Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta is the owner and lead trainer of Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy in Iowa City, specializing in providing the most personalized and elite dog training in the Midwest.
Chelsey has extensive experience when it comes to all things dog training. From certifying service & therapy dogs, to participating in AKC obediences, to placing with a top rank in the Companion Dog Excellence class, and more. She has also been invited to compete at the National AKC obedience competition in Florida, multiple consecutive years in a row.
With Chelsey’s wide variety of expertise, your dog is in expert and caring hands when it comes to training here at Knallhart Kennels.
When Chelsey isn’t running Knallhart, she’s a devoted wife and mother, spending her days with family, dogs, clients, making the world a better place one pup at a time.
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Get to know our family
Dogs may be our passion—but there’s more to the story than that.
Along with Chelsey come her husband, Dillon, and her sons, Calvin and Miles. These four comprise the beating heart behind Knallhart, and provide the warmth, care, and strength of bond that only a genuine family-run business can give.
It’s here where the real purpose of Knallhart Kennels & Academy is demonstrated—a loving family who wants the best for their dogs, and has worked to provide that for themselves, and now works to deliver it for others.
Earning your trust, is our top priority
Click on the videos below to hear some of our client stories and experiences.
Come Visit Our Iowa City Location Today
Our facilities are state-of-the-art and provide a unique environment to train and mentor your dog.
If you’d like to take a tour of our academy and kennels, or you have any questions about the program, feel free to call, email, message us through our site, or even stop by. We’re more than happy to answer any questions you might have!
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.
