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Wanda J.

Planet Earth And Life On It Deserves To Live And Thrive Together As One Love!

Compton, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I love pets so much I have 3 dogs and 4 cats that respect each other's space because of my training. The cats and my 4 rabbits play with each other, all of this gives me joy to watch them play. Because of my love for pets and need to work why not enjoy my job by helping Families with their pets. I'd describe my personality as...
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Wyatt M.

I Pride Myself In Bettering The Relationship Between Handler And Canine Through Balanced Training!

Carson, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
boarding
I'd describe my personality as conscientious, friendly and diligent I like working with animals because it gives me a sense of fulfillment and enables me to better the communication between dogs and their owners. I started working with animals when I was around 4 years old helping my parents with our narcotics detection...
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Adalia G.

Your Pets Home Away From Home.

Los Angeles, CA

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$33/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have over 10 years experience working with animals. I am a licensed dog breeder. I breed poodles!! I love all dogs and animals of different kinds. I enjoy working with animals and have plenty experience so you can trust that your fur baby is in good hands with me. We do training and we do fun activities and learning exercises....
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Andrea B.

Student/Pet Lover Looking For Summer Jobs

Los Angeles, CA

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$17/hr
Dog training
grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hey there! My name is Andrea and I am looking for any pet sitting jobs out here in L. A. I have experience puppy raising service dogs and loving up on furry friends. I am comfortable with doing any exercise, bathing and light training.
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Mayara D.

Torrance, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
I've been care of dogs since I was 15. I love pets, neighbors, friends and family trust me to take care of them( feed, play, walk) I currently working flexible, I'll have plenty of time to play and take care of your pets. I am available for boarding on the weekends as well. I do have a small dog, he is a miniature husky, he...
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Alvertyna C.

Pet Care And More

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a dog person and have been for most of my living years. Dogs are not pets to me but my buddies/friend and companion. I truly believe that I was a wolf/dog in my past for I can relate to dogs in a way that no one else can or not many can. I will care for your pets, exercise them safe and happy. You can be assured...
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Maya B.

Experienced And Attentive Pet Care Provider

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am very experienced in working with animals. I grew up with several dogs, cats, and horses, and helped train and take care of them. Additionally, I have worked for several professional pet care services such as PJ's Pups, Rover, and Wag (in both New York City and Portland). I have worked as both a dog walker and dog/cat...

Madison B. says "Maya was so great with our 10 week old Pug Pancake! He was well taken care of and so was our home. We will absolutely hire her again!"

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Victoria D.

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
My name is Victoria and I'm a playful, energetic, and diligent person who put a lot of attention to detail into what I do. I have 2 Australian Shepards, 1 double doodle puppy, and a siamese cat. I love teaching my puppy new tricks. I'm very patient and caring when it comes to her becoming potty trained. I'm able to work with any...

Jammel A. says "Victoria was awesome and easy to work with. She took good care of my dog and was flexible with my schedule!"

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Skyler S.

Skyler S.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I'm Skyler a USC graduate '23, dog & cat lover and owner. I am dedicated to taking care of your pets & will take every precaution to keep your pet healthy & safe. I have volunteered as a dog walker for SPCA and Grey Hound Rescue. As an animal lover, I have owned, cared for and trained several Akitas, cats, & lizards,...

Piper M. says "Skyler was wonderful! She arrived early and immediately connected with the kids. She was respectful of the boundaries I set and made sure the kids had a...

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Kelsey K.

Rescue Lover With 17 Years Professional Experience

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I'm an animal lover that began working in shelters and pet-sitting at the age of 13. I grew up with rescue dogs and cats of all temperaments, ages, and backstories and have seen it ALL. I've administered every kind of medication you can think of, walked up to 5 dogs at once, boarded, trained, rehabilitated and loved countless...

Lindsay S. says "Kelsey was lovely and was equipped to handle our high energy dogs! She was very kind and thoughtful- We would have her back any time!"

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Tamme R.

Animal Lover With Vet Tech Experience

Los Angeles, CA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Heartfelt Hands Pet Caregiver, with decades of animal experience of all kinds of sizes and shapes.... dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, parrots, fish, turtles, and so many more! I was a Veterinary Technician years ago and have experience with special-need pets that require medical attention:...

Care Member says "Tamme was lovely to work with and took very good care of my two parakeets on my four-day trip. As promised, I got pictures at each visit she made to...

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Shannon S.

Pet Walker/Babysitter

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am an honest, trustworthy, animal lover, raised with dogs, cats and horses from an early age. My experience with dogs ranges from small to large; toy Chihuahua, to Pit Bulls. I myself have raised my Chihuahua since he was 3 weeks old. I have done it all with him including bottle feeding, giving medication, grooming and potty...
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Angelina C.

Very Energetic Sitter And Fast Learner

Sherman Oaks, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have owned a German Shepherd, black lab, pit bull, and now have a Shepherd mix. I have been dog walking for about 5 years now and trained my dog to sit, stay, lay, and not leash pull. Playing with dogs is one of my favorite things to do and dogs are my absolute favorite animal.

Care Member says "Angelina (Angel) has been our nanny for 2+ years. She’s an incredible caregiver who is smart, loving, kind, and responsible and our daughter loves her...

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Allison S.

Attentive, Caring, Professional Friend Of Pets

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
I have 7 years of professional animal care experience working for a small, woman-owned business in Denver, CO, called Sup Dawg Dog Walking. I also have worked freelance. I'm reliable and consistent and have worked with dogs from 5 to 175 pounds as well as all kinds of animals. I grew up on a farm, so I've had a lifelong love of...

Kent R. says "Allison is a very caring and responsible individual and it was always comforting to know that our pets were in good hands with her. She walked our dogs for...

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Crista W.

Experienced Pet Sitter Looking To Help

La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Dog Training and Pet Walking. I also maintain your home and clean while you're away! I can board animals..

Taylor D. says "Crista took great care of my late mother. She stayed in the house, kept it clean and gave her great comfort in her last years. Thank you for everything!"

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Clarissa R.

Pet Sitter Looking For Occasional And Last Minute Needs

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi there! I have had years of experience taking care of dogs and cats, to fish and chinchillas. I was originally going to go for my veterinary degree so I have lots of general knowledge and common sense, as well as experience from my previous animal science classes and hands on training. I will always treat your loved ones like...

Joanna B. says "Clarissa is the type of person one is grateful for. Her work ethic is strong and her work attitude is upbeat and focused. "

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Damara S.

Pet Enthusiast

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have 5+ years of experience. I can help with light Grooming and Pet Walking, pet training and medication administration. My name is Damara and I am 25 years old. I am a fun, energetic pet lover that enjoys animals of all varieties. I currently own a Female Calico who about to be 4!! I also have a tortie and a black cathave...

Marceline P. says "Damara is an excellent pet sitter! I'll admit, when first hiring anyone to take care of my two little fur babies, I get nervous. They have very...

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Vanessa A.

Patient And Reliable Pet Ally

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 3 pets, two dogs and one cat. I understand the efforts it takes to care for animals. My cat was feral and I helped shy her away from her shell. One of my dogs was abused before I rescued her. I helped train and make my animals feel safe, I am confident I can help you out too!

Joan R. says "Vanessa is a delightful person and very helpful and responsible. She walks my dog and in addition is helping me organize some of my stuff. She also does...

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Courtney B.

Experienced Pet Care Provider

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Working with animals in every aspect has always been a big passion of mine. Overall I have 8 years of professional experience working in the pet care industry- more specifically with dog daycares, pet grooming, and some dog training. I was responsible for providing care for up to 40+ dogs per day- that includes following feeding...

Care Member says "Courtney was excellent! They were great about providing updates on our two cats throughout the weekend, and asked questions to make sure our cats were...

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Elyce L.

Pet And House Sitter

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
+ 1 more
Dear Pretty-Paws and their owners: I've been a pet-sitter/house-sitter for over 35 years and I am now able to expand my sitting service time due to my new schedule at the medical center, so I've joined Care.com. I began caring for my beagle puppy when I was seven and then on to raising cats. My first office job included walking...

Jeff H. says "She went out of her way to get to know the kids. She brought things she knew they would like, she made an extra effort. Maintained good control."

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  • 60 dog trainers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog trainer reviews from local parents in Gardena, CA

Dog Trainers in Gardena, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog trainers

Maya B.

Maya was so great with our 10 week old Pug Pancake! He was well taken care of and so was our home. We will absolutely hire her again!

- Madison B.

Victoria D.

Victoria was awesome and easy to work with. She took good care of my dog and was flexible with my schedule!

- Jammel A.

Skyler S.

Skyler was wonderful! She arrived early and immediately connected with the kids. She was respectful of the boundaries I set and made sure...

- Piper M.

FAQs for finding dog training near you in Gardena, CA

On average, dog training near you in Gardena, CA costs $18.00 per hour. That being said, training your dog can range from group classes to individual sessions with a professional and the average cost will depend on various factors, such as where you live, the type of training you receive, home training or board and train, the intensity level and the method used.

Hiring a dog trainer near you in Gardena, CA is an excellent opportunity to invest in the health and happiness of your furry best friend. A professional animal behavior specialist will be able to customize a training program tailored to you and your pup's lifestyle, from crate training to advanced commands. They have the knowledge needed to train your pup out of any behavioral issues, and to teach them new skills that will help them for years to come.

The rate at which you should visit a professional dog trainer near you in Gardena, CA depends on the individual needs of your pet and how quickly they progress through their training program. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you visit your trainer at least once every few months or so in order to continue reinforcing their progress. However if you feel your pet is struggling then more frequent visits may be necessary until their skills improve. Some trainers may offer board and train services, which would also impact the amount of time you'd invest in training.

To find good dog trainers or dog obedience classes near you in Gardena, CA, you can start your search on Care.com. Not only can you sort dog trainer profiles by location and price, but you can read reviews from their current and former customers. That way, you can gain some valuable insight from other pet parents who worked with them.

Engaging a professional dog trainer near you in Gardena, CA can bring about many benefits including increased obedience and improved socialization skills which will make everyday interactions easier between you and your pup. Training classes should give you an opportunity for both you and your pet to learn new skills together which will allow them develop better problem solving abilities as well as strengthen the bond between the two of you over time which in turn will create an even deeper level of trust between one another.

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