With overflowing kennels and longer lengths of stay, most shelters are seeing no shortage of behavioral challenges among dogs. The most concerning, of course, is aggression, and behavior expert Kelley Bollen  will lead this session to take a deep dive into why dogs exhibit aggressive behavior, the different types of aggression we see in dogs, and what situations can trigger aggressive behavior. She will discuss what we as shelter professionals can do to modify this serious and sometimes dangerous behavior and provide guidance on safe placement. With safety considerations for staff, volunteers, and the public, as well as  the overall implications our choices have on our ability to maintain liability insurance as an industry, having clear guidelines and pathways for dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior is critically important.

$25 Member

$35 Non-Members (Learner Profile needed)

This training class is developed specifically for animal control officers and humane officers in the state of California pursuant to CCR 2039.5. The instructors are veterinarians and biologists who specialize in remotely-delivered anesthetic agents. This program, which has historically been considered by many to be the standard in chemical  immobilization training, is now part of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy. 

Early Registration Fee: $475  General Registration Fee: $495

8 CEs

Hosted by Newport Beach Police Department

Flyer available.

Questions? bingram@sdzwa.org

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Animal Control Officers and Humane Officers now have the opportunity to complete a training academy on their own time, at their own pace, without travel.

This is a web-based, on-demand course consisting of more than 60 hours of training in California state laws and animal care, specifically to meet the requirements outlined in Health and Safety Code Sec 26222 and California Corporations Code Section 14502. This academy is a collection of video trainings conducted by a variety of exceptional experts in our field, along with quizzes to help ensure that content is understood. 

This training program was designed to ensure all animal officers throughout the state of California have access to quality training and industry best practices, and support each officer’s eligibility to become certified.

The CalAnimals Certified Animal Control Officer program is our state’s voluntary certification program for ACOs. To obtain certification you must be employed as an ACO and have taken PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure, along with a qualifying animal law academy.

$450 Members (staff of CalAnimals member organizations)

$500 Non-members (Learner Profile needed)

5 Part Seminar: 

"What all animal welfare professionals should know about dog and cat behavior!"

Five Live Sessions - Thursdays 9:30-11:00am 

(recordings available the next day and through 12/31/24)

    9/5 - Resolving Common Behavior Problems to Prevent Surrender

    9/12 - Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective

    9/19 - Reading Dog and Cat Body Language

    9/26 - Reducing Stress in the Shelter Environment

    10/3 - Canine Behavior Assessments and Placement Decisions

CE Certificates -  Each session is 1.5 CEUs, totalling 7.5 CEUs

     $70 Members

     $100 Non-members (Learner Profile) must (for this series only) be a resident of California.

The Humane Law Enforcement Academy is a basic animal-law enforcement training academy that meets the training requirements established in CA Corporations Code Section 14502 and Health and Safety Code Sec 26222 for humane officers and Certified Animal Control Officers.

Animal control Officers, humane officers, and private parties who wish to work in this challenging but rewarding field will learn the knowledge and skills to embark on an animal-law enforcement career or learn new skills, and techniques for professional conduct and legal compliance.

Call to register or for more information: (858) 847-3143 

The San Diego Humane Academy is hosted virtually by Zoom. Check their website for new dates. All 80 hours of  instruction must be completed in order to receive a completion certificate.

Please note that the final decision as to whether a course satisfies the training requirements for humane officer appointment rests with the superior court charged with confirming the appointment.