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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

Text reviews first · newest first
Lisa Gallet
5/5
Our German Shepherd, Ralf, was trained by Chelsea at Knallhart. Ralf was 6 mos old, and spent 6 weeks in training, and that was the very best investment! Ralf is 4 years old now, and is a formidible 100lbs, and we get compliments on his behavior all the time. He travels with us, …Read full reviewClose full review

Our German Shepherd, Ralf, was trained by Chelsea at Knallhart. Ralf was 6 mos old, and spent 6 weeks in training, and that was the very best investment! Ralf is 4 years old now, and is a formidible 100lbs, and we get compliments on his behavior all the time. He travels with us, even goes to pickleball with my husband, and he is so well behaved for us, and around people and other animals. We are very thankful to Chelsea for providing to us a very well trained dog that is a pleasure to be around!!!

Miriam DaMurray
5/5
Loved our experience with Chelsea and Knallhart academy. We got Akamaru as a pup and he's the sweetest, silliest boy but he was a handful. We sent him for the 6 week board and train program and life at home has been getting much easier. I loved that they had us do homeward while …Read full reviewClose full review

Loved our experience with Chelsea and Knallhart academy. We got Akamaru as a pup and he's the sweetest, silliest boy but he was a handful. We sent him for the 6 week board and train program and life at home has been getting much easier. I loved that they had us do homeward while our boy was with them so we could understand how to better communicate with him and keep his training up when he came home. It helped so much, and has really make it easier to keep home less hectic with such an energetic and goofy dog!

Jason Mutz
5/5

Our dog Frankie went from being a bit of a terror to being a well behaved good girl! She comes when called without any correction and is overall calm and well behaved. I absolutely recommend Chelsea and her team to anyone looking to get a handle on their dog.

Debra Pinegar
5/5
I have 2 Bernese Mountain Dogs, Briggs (2 years old) and Arlo (1 year old). Both of the boys were totally out of control. I wasn’t able to have my grandchildren or my elderly parents to my home because of the jumping and the overbearing actions of 2 100lb dogs. I had reached th…Read full reviewClose full review

I have 2 Bernese Mountain Dogs, Briggs (2 years old) and Arlo (1 year old). Both of the boys were totally out of control. I wasn’t able to have my grandchildren or my elderly parents to my home because of the jumping and the overbearing actions of 2 100lb dogs. I had reached the point of not walking them for fear they would drag me into the next county…I cannot express adequately just how out of control these 2 were. Uncontrolled barking, lunging, jumping, destruction of my property…the list goes on and on. I knew I had to find help or it was going to become an issue as to whether I could even keep them. Chelsey was an absolute savior. She had the boys for 2 months and they came back 2 totally different dogs. Now that we are home, Chelsey continues to touch base with me daily, sharing her knowledge and expertise by answering any and all questions, but most importantly I don’t feel alone in raising these 2 beautiful dogs. My home is now a peaceful, calm place I enjoy sharing with my best pals.

Alison Harmon
5/5

Chelsea and team were absolutely amazing to work with. Our sweet girl came home a happy, well-mannered, calm dog which is what we needed in our chaotic family. She is happier and we are happy. Thank you Knallhart Kennels!

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