Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta, owner of Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy, competes in dog shows nationwide with her renowned Newfoundland dogs. She’s often the only Black woman at these events, but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming one of Iowa’s premier dog trainers.
Part 2 of 3 - Follow along as we explore Knallhart Academy.
Filming 🎥 Heidi Kraus and Nik Heftman | Editing 💻 Heidi Kraus
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