Animal Control

Animal Control Committee

The purpose of the Animal Control Committee is to:

Advance professionalism by providing quality education, training and certification opportunities that are specific and unique to animal control officers
Represent animal control issues and concerns in organizational advocacy efforts
Foster a culture of collaboration to support animal control agencies throughout Colorado

Colorado Certification Study Guide and other resources

Recertification Hours for State Certification during the COVID pandemic

Colorado state certified animal control officers are required to maintain their certification every two years - basically 10 hours each year. Training opportunities for animal control officers are not limited. There is a broad selection of classes offered. If in-person training opportunities cannot be located because of the COVID pandemic, there are other ways to obtain training credits.

Numerous online training and webinars are offered through several organizations. Officers may also find related training in their own agencies. The training hours will not be waived at this time because of the availability of training. If any officer needs help in locating online training, please reach out to Kelli Jelen at kjelen@cityofwestminster.us

Certification Payment

The Colorado State Certification Study Guide is available here

The Areas of Study for Animal Control Officer Certification are listed here

Additional Certification Resources

Colorado Department of Agriculture (Bureau of Animal Protection)

PACFA – Pet Animal Care Facilities Act

Colorado Revised Statutes

US Constitutional Amendments

FEMA

iSpeakDog (Dog Behavior)

American Kennel Club – Breeds

Breed Identification – Practice Quiz