Safe Animal Handling
Animal Management Officer
Training Program
Our three stage training program offers Council Animal Management Officers (AMOs) and Rangers the essential industry knowledge and skills to execute their daily animal handling tasks confidently and safely.
The Safe Animal Handling AMO Program is a series of interactive workshops covering the fundamentals of working safely with stray dogs and cats. It is designed for new and experienced Animal Management Officers or Council Rangers, but can also be tailored to shelter staff, and can be delivered online or onsite to suit each organisation’s needs.
Course 1:
INTRODUCTORY
AMO
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Foundation Training
Full Day (7 hours) - Recommended for all levels of experience
- Sessions include:
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Animal behaviour and wellbeing
Reading dog and cat body language
Working with stressed and fearful animals
Safe and low stress use of equipment
Managing aggression in animals
Dog attack fundamentals - Online or In-Person
- Certificate after completion
Online: $450 per person
Face to Face: $550 per person
Call for group discounts!
Course 2:
REINFORCER
AMO
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Practical Reinforcer Training
Full Day (7 hours) - Recommended 3 months after Course 1
- Sessions include:
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Body language- the next level!
Equipment practical
Loading/unloading from vehicles practical
Defensive Handling
Dog attack response workshop - Recommended In-Person
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Certificate after completion
Online: $450 per person
Face to Face: $550 per person
Call for group discounts!
Course 3:
REFRESHER
AMO
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Refresher Training
Full Day (7 hours) - Recommended annually
- Sessions include:
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Core principles revisited
Body language and equipment refresher
Latest developments in best practice
Managing difficult scenarios
Dog attack response refresher - Online or In-Person
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Certificate after completion
Online: $450 per person
Face to Face: $550 per person
Call for group discounts!
Feedback
What Participants Say
Great examples and live scenarios! Great Zoom session too, very engaging!
Kirstie Glass
Senior Animal Management Officer | City of Melbourne
It opened me up to new equipment, that I would love to have in my tool kit.
Course Participant
Animal Management Officer | Melbourne's Inner North
Videos were very helpful and the use of new equipment is great.
Course Participant
Senior Animal Management Officer | Melbourne Inner North
Thank you so so so so much for yesterday! It was fantastic. I had a follow up with my team and everyone loved your training. One of my officer's who is 10 years + experienced said your training is one of the best he's been to.
Taleen Toughladjian
Team Leader Local Laws | Bayside City Council
