Mark Castillero
Director of Training

One of the founders of the California Kennel Association, Mark Castillero has been the Director of Training for Pro-Train since 1978. Mr. Castillero is eminently qualified and has been recognized in his profession as one of the premier Dog Trainers in the world today.

Some of Mr. Castillero's accomplishments include:

• Founder and General Manager of the California Kennel Association.
• Trained more than 6,000 dogs in his professional career.
• Awarded Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science in 1976 from the University of California at Davis, with a concentration in animal behavior.
• Administrator and Instructor for Pro-Train Institute, a vocational dog training school, which has taught many of the current professional trainers.
• Expert witness for canine cases.
• Judge for Police Canine competition.
• California state Licensed Guide Dog Instructor.
• Licensed by the State of California as Qualified Manager for Pro-Train's Protection Dog Operators License WQ000045.
• Implemented State of California Apprenticeship Program for Dog Trainer Certification.
• Seminar speaker on all aspects of dog training, both in the United States and abroad.
• Author of Guidelines to Raising and Training Your Dog.
• Training specialist in behavior modification and protection.
• Vice President of the International Tosa Ken Association.
• Formerly active in East Bay Schutzhund Club, Sacramento Schutzhund Club and the Peninsula Canine Corp. and was founder and president of the Companion Schutzhund Club.
• Supervised and trained students in animal behavior studies at the University's Primate Center at Davis.
• Animal behavior specialist, veterinary technician, experienced kennel manager.
• Training specialist in behavior modification and protection.
• Member of the Delta Society.
• Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
• Animal Evaluator to certify Therapy Dogs.