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Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy

Iowa City, Iowa

4.9/5· 149 Google reviews

About Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy

At Knallhart, our goal is to solve one of the canine’s industry’s leading issues by providing all our clients the most elite, personalized services for their unique canine companion. We successfully accomplish this by consistently providing transparency about our services & training methods, offering flexible service house, and providing the support you need to help both you and your canine achieve your goals. Our services are unique and can be customized based on you and your dog’s needs. We specialize in basic pet obedience, AKC and advance obedience, service & therapy dog obedience and certification and dog behavior modification.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

Behavior support

  • Reactivity training Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Knallhart Boarding & Training is an elite training service that is offered on a very limited basis every month. Board and Training is the most effective and efficient training program at Knallhart Academy. This service is customizable based on the goals YOU have for your dog. The cost is $85/ day, please visit our website or contact us at 319-573-2133 for enrollment information. · Listed price: $85.00

  • Group classes
    Program details

    Please contact us on the current classes and pricing information for our group classes.

  • Private training
    Program details

    Knallhart Private Training Sessions are one on one sessions with you and a Knallhart Academy Professional trainer. These sessions are flexible, they can take place at your home or in public and can cover skills from puppy obedience to behavior modification.This service is a great way to be hands on and involved during your dog's training journey! Knallhart Academy's goal is not only to train your dog but to also train YOU TOO. The price is $100 per one hour lesson, please visit our website or contact us at 319-573-2133 for enrollment information. · Listed price: $100.00

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
  • Homework and practice Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training

Training approach

  • Balanced training

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    Knallhart Boarding & Training is an elite training service that is offered on a very limited basis every month. Board and Training is the most effective and efficient training program at Knallhart Academy. This service is customizable based on the goals YOU have for your dog. The cost is $85/ day, please visit our website or contact us at 319-573-2133 for enrollment information. · Listed price: $85.00

  • Grooming

Other listed services

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  • Dog Psychology
  • Emotional Support
  • Family Dog Programs
  • German Shepherd Trained Youth Dogs
  • Phone Consultation
  • Working Dog
  • 6 Week Program
  • Dog Jumps
  • Dog Training Programs
  • Jump Start
  • Kennels & Training
  • Training Academy

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5149 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Therapy dog training 15
  • Board and train 11
  • Obedience training 11
  • Newfoundland puppy 10
  • Quick response 7
  • Family training 4
All 10 topics
  • Leash pulling 4
  • Aggression training 3
  • Dog whisperer 2
  • Fearful dog training 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Lisa Graham
5/5
We entrusted our 6 month old golden retriever Max to Chelsey for 6 week board and train. Although giving him up was not easy, we could not have been more pleased with the results! Chelsey and her team did an amazing job getting Max on track to be the perfect family dog and even…Read full reviewClose full review

We entrusted our 6 month old golden retriever Max to Chelsey for 6 week board and train. Although giving him up was not easy, we could not have been more pleased with the results! Chelsey and her team did an amazing job getting Max on track to be the perfect family dog and even set him up to work towards being a therapy dog. Chelsey is so knowledgeable and very responsive to any and all questions. We highly recommend Knallhart, Chelsey and the board and train program.

nicholas pothitakis
5/5

Our little guy Johnny was a mess. Nervous in most situations. He came home and is a different guy. Same personality but relaxed and peaceful. Thank you Chelsea and team.

Jeni Knox
5/5
Chelsey is amazing & so is her team. Very professional and always willing to answer questions… and I had lots of them 😊 We sent our Frenchie, Snoop, in for 6 weeks of obedience training as he was starting to get aggressive with our other 2 dogs, barking for no reason, having acc…Read full reviewClose full review

Chelsey is amazing & so is her team. Very professional and always willing to answer questions… and I had lots of them 😊 We sent our Frenchie, Snoop, in for 6 weeks of obedience training as he was starting to get aggressive with our other 2 dogs, barking for no reason, having accidents in the house after just coming inside, and it was stressful for us. He came back this past Wednesday & he is still the same goofy puppy but with better manners. All 3 dogs have settled in nicely and we’ve been practicing commands and walking him with no problems. We are so thankful for Knallhart & Chelsey & we’re so glad that our home has returned to a calm place for us & our dogs.

Shelagh McDonald
5/5
Chelsey and her program at Knallhart Academy has saved our family! Training our young Great Pyrenees mix, Molly, has turned her into a dreamboat on a leash - not more lunging and ferocious barking. Molly's anxiety and reactivity responded so well to Chelsey's training. Molly is…Read full reviewClose full review

Chelsey and her program at Knallhart Academy has saved our family! Training our young Great Pyrenees mix, Molly, has turned her into a dreamboat on a leash - not more lunging and ferocious barking. Molly's anxiety and reactivity responded so well to Chelsey's training. Molly is now a sweet, calm family member and a safe walking companion. Thank you for helping Molly for the rest of her life! The entire process and our own training has been a Godsend! Thank you!

Alyssa Ranard
5/5
Working with Chelsey has been a 10/10 experience! We contact Chelsey about training for Sage to work on dog reactivity and walking on a leash (heel) and she exceeded expectations. One thing that stuck out about Chelsey’s program is the homework for the owners. I feel equipped to …Read full reviewClose full review

Working with Chelsey has been a 10/10 experience! We contact Chelsey about training for Sage to work on dog reactivity and walking on a leash (heel) and she exceeded expectations. One thing that stuck out about Chelsey’s program is the homework for the owners. I feel equipped to continue training at home and have a solid understanding of what Sage was learning during her 8 weeks with Chelsey. Sage came home like a whole new dog (in the best way possible!) She is so much calmer and noticeably less anxious but still her silly, goofy self….cue full body wiggles! Since Sage has been home, she has been doing fantastic and Chelsey has been there to answer all of our questions as they come up. I would 1000% recommend Knallhart to anyone thinking about training!!

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