Service members will be trained to become a highly skilled professional who is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training programs for canines and handlers in specialized fields. Following successful completion of this course/program and passing all tests, the service member will have the experience and knowledge to work in the following positions: Kennel Technician, Assistant Trainer, Trainer, and Specialty Trainer. They may choose one to two specialties depending on the timeline and training months, differing from our Advanced Trainer Course that teaches all specialties we offer.
A Basic Canine Trainer is a highly skilled professional who is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training programs for canines and handlers in obedience and behavior modification. They may choose one to two specialties depending on the timeline and training months.
California
Median pay: $49K/yr
What Animal Trainers typically earn in California — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology