Humane Education Academy

*CORPUS CHRISTI* Basic Animal Control Officer Training *WITH TEST*

Mon 22 June 2026 8:00 am - Tue 23 June 2026 5:00 pm
Corpus Christi Utilities Department


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COURSE LOCATION: Corpus Christi Utilities Department 2726 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

This course is not FREE. The Students who register for pre-registration will be sent invoices once the student minimum has been met.

DSHS Approved Basic Animal Control Officer Training as required by TXHSC 829. This course is approved to meet the training requirements for an Animal Control Officer attending for the first time, as well as anyone needing to redo their lapsed training. TEST WILL BE PROCTORED AT THE COMPLETION OF CLASS ON DAY 2. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO STUDY THE STUDY GUIDE AND BASIC MANUAL BEFORE CLASS!

A copy of the basic manual can be downloaded and printed for free through the DSHS website.

Topics to be covered:

TXHSC 829, ACO Professionalism & Ethics

Effective Communication & Public Relations

Animal Identification, Capture, & Handling

Animal Transportation, Impoundment, & Disposition

Controlled Substances

Sheltering Practices

Sanitation & Animal Health

Rabies Virus, High Risk Species, Animal Bites, & Quarantine

TXHSC 826/TAC 169

Rabies Submissions

Record Keeping, TXHSC 821 & 822/TAC 169

TXHSC 823 & 828/TAC 169 & 573

Court Room Conduct

Animal Cruelty Investigations

Miscellaneous Laws Pertaining to Animal Control

Review of Pre-Course Assignment