We don’t just photograph animals…we photograph circumstances

Learn what to shoot and how to shoot it.

This course is geared toward becoming a better investigator.  It differs from our forensic photography class as it targets daily work rather than narrowing to criminal case.  That makes it an asset for both the new ACO and the seasoned officer.  Portray the circumstances of the incident, photographically show the relevance of what you find, and illustrate the elements of the violation.  Make proper photographic capture a habit of your daily work to ensure your case package reflects the professional that you are.

5-Part Seminar: 

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

Five Recorded 90-minute Sessions

(recordings are available through 12/31/24)

1.    Resolving Common Behavior Problems to Prevent Surrender

2.    Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective

3.    Reading Dog and Cat Body Language

4.    Reducing Stress in the Shelter Environment

5.    Canine Behavior Assessments and Placement Decisions

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

     $70 Members

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

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. 

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$450 Members (staff of CalAnimals member organizations)

$500 Non-members (Learner Profile needed)

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:

1. You must be employed as an ACO

2. Taken PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure

3. Completed a qualifying animal law academy

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

This is a web-based, on-demand course consisting of more than 40 hours of training to advance skills for investigations, work more effectively with the public, respond to disasters, implement effective programs for cats, safely interact with wildlife, and more! This course meets the requirements for 40 CEUs every 3 years outlined in Health and Safety Code Sec 26222 and California Corporations Code Section 14502 for Certified Animal Control Officers and State Humane Officers. This academy is a collection of video trainings conducted by a variety of exceptional experts in our field.

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$400 Members (staff of CalAnimals member organizations)

$450 Non-members (Learner Profile needed)

***Save $100 - Enroll before November 30, 2024

**Please note: CalAnimals webinars and trainings are for informational purposes only. Please check with your own municipality, legal counsel, and/or veterinarian to determine which activities are appropriate for your agency.

The next San Diego Humane Law Enforcement Academy will be in-person in San Diego. Check their website for more information and to register. 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.

$400

Transform your shelter work with professional certification in 2025!

Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.

Applications are now being accepted for the Winter 2025 session starting 1/6/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.