Animal Management Officer/Ranger Training

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

      • Foundation Training

        Full Day (7 Hours)
      • Recommended for all levels of experience
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        • Sessions include:
        • 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!
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    • Course 2:
      REINFORCER AMO

      • Practical Reinforcer Training

        Full Day (7 Hours)
      • Recommended 3 months after Course 1
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        • Sessions include:
        • Body language- the next level!
        • Equipment practical
        • Loading/unloading from vehicles practical
        • Dog attack response workshop
        • Managing aggression in animals
        • Recommended In-Person​
        • Certificate after completion
        • Online: $450 per person
        • Face to Face: $550 per person
        • Call for group discounts!
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    • Course 3:
      REFRESHER AMO

      • Practical Refresher Training

        Full Day (7 Hours)
      • Recommended annually
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        • Sessions include:
        • Core principles revisited
        • Body language and equipment refresher
        • Latest developments in best practice
        • Managing difficult scenarios
        • Dog attack response refresher
        • Online or In-Person​​
        • Certificate after completion
        • Online: $450 per person
        • Face to Face: $550 per person
        • Call for group discounts!
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