Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy

Our dog, Banks born 6/13/22, came home this past Thursday evening from the 6 week program. I’m so glad I made this investment- night and day difference in Banks. We still have to work with him but it’s much less frustrating and stressful. I did my homework assignments and I learned a lot I also know because I did the homework and turned it in I have the guarantee I can always contact CHELSEY . I’m very impressed with her response time to my questions, she is patient and so easy to work with. CHELSEY said training is not magic, I have to disagree with that. Calm indoors is exactly what we have now. CHELSEY exposed Banks to distractions, cats, kids. I am so impressed with her work, ease to work with, response to questions. I seriously didn’t think I could do this and was so nervous about his homecoming. Now I’m at ease and working with him. I highly recommend this program and CHELSEY!!!

Misty is my one-year-old rescue dog who was pretty much scared of anyone or anything new. This became a huge problem when she would become so fearful she wouldn’t listen to a word I said and would simply try to flee the situation. That’s when I knew I needed some professional help, and luckily I came across Chelsey’s board and train programs. Misty attended the 8-week advanced training program a few weeks ago and I am so so pleased with the results! Chelsey was not only able to build up Mistys confidence and obedience but educate me at the same time. Misty used to be extremely scared of young children or strangers and now she walks in a perfect heel trusting me to lead her through those “scary” encounters (Shout out to her adorable son Calvin for helping with this!). Not only that, but now I understand what Misty is feeling and know how to respond accordingly, which has been HUGE for our relationship. I never imagined being able to take her out to lunch with me and have her lay calmly at my feet the whole time, but now she can. Thanks to Chelsey the sky’s the limit for what Misty and I can do together. I understand that sending your dog away can be incredibly hard, but take it from someone who cried like a baby dropping her dog off… Knallhart Kennels is WELL worth it. I couldn’t be more grateful for the work that Chelsey put into both Misty and myself!

We have 2 Sheepadoodles, ages 2 and 3. They are the loves of our life and spoiled rotten. They like each other & got along for the most part, but the resource guarding, hearding, and protective attitudes became too much for guests in our home. Our girl, Dolly (2 yr old) was the sweetest dog to us, but she would constantly chew things she wasn't supposed to, was difficult on walks, and decided that she didn't like some people when they came over and would bark and growl at them. We knew we couldn't have that and it was getting worrisome for us to have people over. I did months worth of research and landed on Chelsey with Knallhart Kennels. As much as it killed us to do a board and train for 6 whole weeks, we knew this was going to be our best option. From the moment Chelsey came to evaluate Dolly in our home, we knew we made the right decision. Chelsey was quick to explain that Dolly wasn't a mean dog, she was a scared dog! During Dolly's stay at Knallhart Kennels, Chelsey would send updates on how training was going and send pictures of our girl! We worked on the homework that was assigned during the 6 weeks and practiced with our dog who stayed home. At the end of 6 weeks, Dolly came back a new dog! She was finally relaxed and seemed much more at peace. She is able to settle herself down now, instead of freaking out if someone comes to the door. It is still a work in progress and we review every day, but Chelsey is just a quick text away if we have a question and she let us know she is available to come back and follow up as much as we need = lifetime guarantee! Don't let the price deter you, most things in life that may seem expensive are well worth it because they are top of the line... that is just the case with Knallhart Kennels Board & Train programs! I'm confident this would not have worked with anyone else. We are now living a comfortable and happy life with our two pups and couldn't be happier with our decision!

Chelsey saved my relationship with my dogs! My girls were always sweet and friendly but lacked confidence and were easily overwhelmed and excitable. They now are able to regulate their own excitement level without losing all the great quirks of their personalities. They left lovable but wild and came back well behaved members of society and our family! It's only been a few days but I can't wait to see how much more we can grow together with the great foundation Chelsey laid.

We sent our Great Dane, Penelope, to Chelsey at Knallhart after years of trying to work through her leash reactivity and separation anxiety. It had become difficult to take Penelope with us and a nuisance to our neighbours to leave her at home for any length of time. After talking over our issues, Chelsey gave us hope that Penelope could work through it. We picked Penelope up after five weeks with Chelsey, we never thought we would be able to take Penelope on a walk through busy parks and areas but she has done a 180 from the way she used to be. For anyone who is looking for answers or help for their reactive dogs, we highly recommend Knallhart.