Upcoming Training & Certification Announcements
Announcing NACA ACO III
2026 SESSION COMING SOON! Request to be notified of the next course date: We will let you know when the next class dates are open for registration. Any questions contact dhawks@nacanet.org PLEASE...
Introducing the groundbreaking Animal Welfare Dispatcher Certification from NACA!
Elevate your skills and expertise with over 5 hours of specialized training tailored specifically to the unique demands of animal welfare dispatching. Our comprehensive program is designed to empower you to provide top-notch service to your community while...
Strengthening Communities: Recap
Strengthening Communities: Recap of Our In-Person Event for Animal Control Professionals On February 1st, 2024, a remarkable gathering took place in the heart of California's Central Valley. The event, hosted at the City of Fresno brought together 33 dedicated animal...
Unlocking Success: The Power of Professional Certification
Unlocking Success: The Power of Professional Certification By National Animal Care and Control Association Obtaining a national animal control officer certification from NACA offers several important benefits for individuals working in the field. Here are some...
Mental Health First Aid For ACO’s
NACA BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) NATIONAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY TO ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS (ACOs) AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS To help equip ACOs to confidently and effectively respond when encountering human mental health challenges, the...
Mental Health First Aid Training for ACO Professionals
"Attention animal care and control professionals! Do you want to gain easy-to-use evidence-based tools and increase your confidence in and ability to deal with mental health situations in your work as an animal care and control professional? Do you want to be able to...
ACO Training Opportunities
Animal Control officers make numerous public contacts during their shifts, oftentimes more than Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers which results in a higher exposure to risk and liability Well trained animal control & humane law enforcement officers will display...