Mutts + Munch
Service area: Serves Los Angeles areas including Tarzana and Chatsworth, and Portland, Oregon. Training locations are at partnered facilities in these cities.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Group puppy classes are 6-week courses with small class sizes (4–6 puppies) focusing on obedience, socialization, and leash walking. Private training offers one-on-one sessions tailored to behavioral issues like reactivity, anxiety, or aggression, available at facilities or in-home. Board-and-train programs provide intensive behavior modification for dogs needing focused rehabilitation. Pack hikes combine exercise, mental engagement, and leash manners training.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Group puppy classes are $200 for 6 weeks. Private training starts at $125 per session in Portland and $150 per hour in LA, with packages available (e.g., $500 for 5 sessions in Portland, $600+ for LA packages). In-home sessions are $175. Board-and-train options are available with custom pricing.
Testimonials
“Karl was fantastic! He worked with my reactive Chihuahua, Tuna, and provided exactly the tools I needed. In just 5 sessions, we made significant progress and she’s no longer barking at the front door as much, which was a major issue. Karl’s approach gave me confidence that we can continue improving Tuna’s behavior using the techniques he taught us. Highly recommend for anyone with a reactive small dog!”
-Madeline A
“Old dogs can learn new tricks if you put in the effort and hire Karl to help! Karl helped me train my 8yr dog an advanced training technique that’d I’d been wanting to do for so long. My dog can now bring me the leash in order to take a walk and he does it with such joy and ambition! Karl also helped me teach him to stay focused on me during a walk so that he and I are able to work as a team. I loved the private home package option and appreciated the homework that I had to do between each lesson.”
-Laura M
“Working with Karl was so helpful for my dog who was previously trained but experiencing some anxiety after some stressful situations. He is so much more settled, acclimatized and acting like himself again. I cannot express enough how thankful we are to the Mutts & Munch team for their amazing guidance, love and care with my pup!”
-Chantal S
About the Trainer
Mutts + Munch is a premier dog training company in Los Angeles led by award-winning head trainer Karl Roberts, specializing in positive reinforcement methods to build strong, trusting relationships between dogs and their owners. They offer group puppy classes, private training sessions, board-and-train programs, and loose leash walking classes at partnered facilities including Dog-E-Den in Tarzana and Pawparazzi Pet Resort in Chatsworth. They also provide pack hikes for exercise and socialization, and have expanded services to Portland, Oregon with puppy and adult private training. Their approach emphasizes fun, enrichment, and behavior modification without punishment, making them a trusted choice for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs with behavioral challenges.
In addition to training, Mutts + Munch operates Eats N’ Treats, a dog-friendly cafe offering food for humans and pets, and partners with The Animal Rescue Mission to support rescue and rehabilitation efforts. They also offer gift cards and have a blog with training tips, creating a community-centered experience for dog owners.
Accomplishments
Karl Roberts is recognized as one of the Top 5 Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers in Los Angeles and California, with over 25 years of experience working with rescues, purebreds, and dogs with complex behavioral issues.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a no-commitment consultation to assess the dog’s needs and recommend the appropriate program—group class, private session, or board-and-train.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Associations
- APDT
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is black owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- restroom unisex
- parking lot free
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
- Pet store
- Pet supply store
- Pet trainer
Location
18607 Ventura Blvd Unit 110, Tarzana, CA 91356Listing Tools for Trainers
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