Whether you work in a shelter or vet clinic, or as a dog walker, pet sitter or council ranger, you need to know how to recognise body language to ensure animal wellbeing and to predict, intervene and prevent aggression.
AnimalWise Training are the experts in delivering innovative animal handling training to individuals as well as government, local councils, industry and not-for-profits. We offer full, half day or bite-sized online or in-person courses to suit your needs, starting from $99 per person.
“Learning to read body language and using low stress and fear free techniques are the key to preventing animal related injuries,”
Founder, Dr Caroline Cook
Choose from one of our existing courses, or have us custom design one to suit your needs. Get in touch to find out more.
New Program now available:
Safe Animal Handling
Animal Management Officer
Training Program
Our 3-stage training program offers Council Animal Management Officers (AMOs) the essential industry knowledge and skills to execute their daily animal handling tasks confidently and professionally. The program is especially designed to fulfil Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) training requirements.
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 current and future 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
- 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
Course 2:
REINFORCER
AMO
- Practical Reinforcer Training
- Recommended 3 months after Course 1
- Sessions include:
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Recognising body language intensive
Safe use of equipment practical session
Loading/unloading from vehicles practical
Managing difficult scenarios
Dog attack response workshop - Recommended In-Person
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Certificate after completion
Course 3:
REFRESHER
AMO
- Refresher Training
- Recommended annually
- Sessions include:
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Core principles refresher
Body language and equipment refresher
Latest developments in best practice
Managing difficult scenarios extension
Dog attack response refresher - Online or In-Person
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Certificate after completion
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