The Animal Control Officer 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)