Obedient Tails

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$125

Estimated price

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Dog training type

Dog training package

Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 26 min

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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

Current Top Pro

Hired 6 times

Serves North Hollywood, CA

Background checked

1 employee

1 year in business

Business hours

Sun10:00 am - 11:00 pmMon10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Zelle.

Social media

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Services offered

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Doesn’t offer: Board and train

Dog training package

Puppy training

General obedience training

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.

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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.

Dog Training

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

Lindsay A.

Sep 19, 2025

I have a reactive pitbull with a bit of a rough past. She was a bait dog in a fighting ring so as you can imagine, she's so fearful of other dogs. When we first started meeting with Carlos, he was able to assess my girl for what motivates her and what teaching techniques she would respond to best. He introduced us to the figure 8 which helped me have more control of her on walks, muzzle training for socialization, and the E collar. NOW, at first I was very much against the E collar because of the stigma surrounding that teaching method, but Carlos was able to educate me about how my girl would benefit, and how it is a tool and not a punishment and he was RIGHT. We've been able to use it to teach her commands, with overall obedience, and to teach her to play fetch with peace of mind I never had before. He has completely changed my relationship with my dog, taught me to understand her body language, and taught me methods for how to better regulate her when she is feeling threatened or overwhelmed. He puts so much care into each session, and I really can't thank him enough for the progress my girl has made since we started training.

Credentials

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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.

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