Animal Control Spring Training
April 13-14, 2023 in Westminster, CoApril 14, State Test for Animal Control Officers
Animal Welfare Association of Colorado – Spring Training
Continuing Education Credits are offered for this training. Those who attend both days can earn 10
Bureau of Animal Protection credits; 14 general credits.
Join us April 13-14, 2023, for training in the following areas:
- Colorado Bat Crew – presented by Chris Branigan
- Canine Body Language and Bite Recognition – Shelby Harvey/Miguel Gonzalez
- Zoonoses for Animal Welfare Professionals – presented by Natalie Marzec
- Fentanyl and Overdose Awareness – presented by Carrie Hankins
- Trauma and First Aid in Animals and Humans (hands on)
– presented by Eric Roth - Urban Wildlife Management – presented by Philip Sorensen/Jerrie McKee
April 14, 2023 – State ACO Testing
Schedule of Events
Location
Westminster Police Department, 9110 Yates St.
Westminster, CO
April 13, 2023
7:30 a.m. – Registration
8-10 a.m. – Canine Body Language and Bite Recognition
10 a.m. -noon – Colorado Bat Crew
noon-1 p.m. – Lunch on your own
1:15-3 p.m. – Zoonoses for Animal Welfare Professionals
3-5 p.m. – Fentanyl and Overdose Awareness
April 14, 2023
7:30 a.m. – Registration
8 a.m. – noon – Trauma and First Aid in Animals and Humans (hands on)
noon-1 p.m. – Lunch on your own
1:15 – 3 p.m. – Urban Wildlife Management
3 p.m. – ACO Testing
Scholarships Available
to AWAC members
Scholarships are available to AWAC members. If you do register and then receive a scholarship, your registration will be refunded.
Deadline to apply is March 21, 2023
How to apply:
Please submit an essay (500 words or less) stating how this training would benefit you personally, professionally, and also benefit your organization. Email your essay to [email protected]
Please also indicate the mileage distance from your organization to Westminster and whether you will need assistance with mileage and/or lodging expenses.

Discount Rate at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver-Westminster
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver-Westminster, 8773 Yates Drive, Westminster, CO, 80031 is offering a discount rate of $135 per night plus taxes and fees. Please use this link when booking a room.
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