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About
At Obedient Tails Dog Training I focus on building better bonds between dogs and their families. I do not believe in quick fixes and instead I take the time to understand each dog’s personality and your goals so we can create lasting results. Whether it is leash manners, crate training, recall, or helping your dog settle in busy environments, I bring patience, structure, and a personal touch to every session. I have worked with all types of dogs from stubborn puppies to high energy huskies and my goal is always to make training simple, clear, and effective for both you and your dog.
Overview
Hired 7 times
Serves North Hollywood, CA
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1 employee
1 year in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Vickie Z.
Jun 7, 2026
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Carlos is an exceptional dogtrainer. From the moment he arrived, he immediately understood my dog's behavior and established control through clear, confident commands. His knowledge of dog behavior was evident right away.
I have a very protective German Shepherd, and Carlos quickly taught me effective techniques to manage and control my dog with confidence. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and apply, and I saw positive results almost immediately.
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Digging • My home, venue, etc.
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Larysa K.
Jan 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We got adult Doberman from a shelter with a huge bouquet of past traumas. Thanks to Carlos we are tackling them one by one.
Before meeting Carlos we were desperate, felt helpless with her behavior, and now we enjoy being with our dog, training her, and we are working toward enjoying our walks.
We had 3 sessions already, and it’s a huge change, looking forward to many more, as with each our bond and trust with the dog grows.
P.S. I tried watching 100s of YouTube videos, but the important things we are learning were never really mentioned, so personal training is a must for any dog.
I also love the variety of services Carlos offers, such as boarding, one on one sessions, training humans 🤣 to be a good dog owners.
My dog isn’t an easy case with past fights and abuse, shelter time, and other insecurities, having Carlos in our lives is a huge change that we appreciate A LOT!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.
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Katherine F.
Jan 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had a great first session with Carlos! We have a 4 month old doberman puppy and he gave us so many helpful tips and tricks!! He helped us with potty training, leash training, and over all obedience in just the consultation. We went ahead and booked 5 more sessions with him and we can’t wait to see how much better our puppy can be!! Thanks Carlos!!
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Teresa F.
Jan 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
My fiancé and I reached out to Carlos after basically losing all hope with our 8.5 week old Golden-Retriever puppy. He was extremely responsive right away and we had a consultation call in the morning and he came to us later that day!! He gave us all the tools and equipment and showed us how to better train/handle our little baby and helped tremendously with crate training, constant biting and leash training. Carlos has offered support since our first session and we’re already looking forward to our next one!! Bogey and his tired parents can’t thank him enough! 🐾
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • Barking • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.
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Sofia D.
Sep 29, 2025
Carlos is an incredible trainer with a true gift for working with dogs and their owners. He works closely with you to make sure you understand the relationship between you and your dog. His patience, knowledge, and dedication show in every session.
Carlos takes the time to explain the reasonings behind his methods, making sure both you and your dog feel confident and supported. Thanks to him, training feels less like a chore and more like a partnership. I couldn't recommend him enough!
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Carlos Clara Maldonado
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My packages are weeks long. So the payment for certain packages can be divided into multiple equal parts, this way, it’s easier to afford it over the course of time.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My main goal at first to empower you as an owner to understand how your dog is actively perceiving the environment around us.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Reactive dogs, fearful dogs, puppies, crazy indoor dogs! All types of pet dogs.
