Chapter Information - Animal Control Officer Training Materials

The Animal Control Officer (ACO) Training Manual shares relevant information on the history and objectives of animal control, professionalism, and training requirements.

Basic Chapters 

• Introduction (PDF) revised 9/21 

• Animal Identification (PDF) 

• Animal Capture and Handling (PDF) 

• Animal Transportation (PDF) 

• Animal Impoundment (PDF) 

• Disposition of Animals (PDF) revised 9/23 

• Controlled Substances (PDF) revised 9/21 

• Shelter Safety (PDF) 

• Sanitation (PDF) 

• Animal Health (PDF) 

• Rabies (PDF) revised 9/23

• Records (PDF) 

• Communication Skills (PDF) 

• Court Conduct (PDF) 

• Animal Cruelty Investigations (PDF)