Training for Councils
Facilitated by Dr Tracey Henderson our council training is specifically designed to meet the needs of Animal Management Officers, Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers, Council Rangers, RSPCA Inspectors and Shelter staff.
With a focus on early intervention and using animal behaviour and body language to assess and reduce risk, our comprehensive full and half day training is designed specifically for professionals working directly with and handling animals in their workplace.
Training for Councils
Facilitated by Dr Tracey Henderson our council training is specifically designed to meet the needs of Animal Management Officers, Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers, Council Rangers, RSPCA Inspectors and Shelter staff.
With a focus on early intervention and using animal behaviour and body language to assess and reduce risk, our comprehensive full and half day training is designed specifically for professionals working directly with and handling animals in their workplace.
Training That Works For Your Team
All training includes written course materials, comprehensive videos and interactive small-group sessions. Particpants will receive a certificate of completion and access to online assessments if required.
Animal Safe
Training
This half day training is designed for teams who interact with or are approached by dogs as part of their work but are not required to assess, capture, or handle animals.
Includes Module 1 of our full Animal Management Training.
Available in person or online.
In Person Cost: $297pp*
Online Cost: $249pp
*minimum numbers and additional travel fees may apply
Animal Management Training
This full day training is designed for both new and experienced team members who are required to approach, capture, and handle animals as part of their work.
Includes four core modules (including handling).
Available in person or online.
In Person Cost: $597pp*
Online Cost: $497pp
*minimum numbers and additional travel fees may apply
Advanced Behaviour Training
Increase your team's knowledge of problem behaviours, advanced body language, and mental health conditions. Completion of our Animal Management Training, or handling training provided by another provider within the past 18 months is a pre-requisite.
Available in person or online.
In Person Cost: $429pp*
Online Cost: $329pp
*minimum numbers and additional travel fees may apply
Shelter Assessments & Visits
Shelter and/or facilities assessments and visits are available on request and can be incorporated into a full day training program or as an additional service.
Please note this is not a consultant service and includes general recommendations only. We do not provide advice around specific animals or behaviours.
Available in person only.
Cost on application.
Evidence Based Training
We're passionate about providing animal management professionals with evidence based training that delivers the latest information, tools and knowledge around animal behaviour and fear free handling.
Animal Management Training Australia workshops are designed and faciilited by one of Australia's leading Behaviour Veterinarians and Founder of the Dog Bite Prevention Project Dr Tracey Henderson.
With more than two decades of experience as a qualified Behaviour Veterinarian, General Practice Vet, Consultant, Facilitator, and Speaker Tracey is a consultant to the Adelaide courts and works with councils and organisations across Australia on dangerous dog risks.
What's Covered In Our Training
Our foundation training focuses on four key modules that build a strong understanding and practical applications in reading body language and behaviour, translating body language into risk assessment tools and safe decision-making, practical handling skills, and establishing if behaviour reflects emotional distress or a training issue.
Our half-day Animal Safe training delivers module 1 only. Our full-day Animal Management training delivers all four modules.
MODULE 1
Fundamental Dog Body Language and Behaviour
Common & complex behaviour and body language
Behavioural characteristics of high risk dogs
Accurately read body language and behaviour
Impacts of fear, anxiety & stress and how to reduce them
Using behaviour to assess risk and make safe decisions
Reducing risk when approaching dogs
Exit strategies and leaving high risk situations
Fundamental PPE and protective equipment
How to protect yourself from bites or attacks
MODULE 2
Fundamental Cat Body Language and Behaviour
Common & complex behaviour and body language
Feline-specific behaviour signals
Understanding why cats aren't small dogs and why it matters
Applying behaviour interpretation to safe handling and containment
MODULE 3
Safe Capture and Handling
Practical session (only in person)
Safe approach and control measures
Use of restraint equipment
Safe handling and transport of dogs and cats
Accommodation and housing considerations (where applicable)
MODULE 4
Mental Health Disorders and Training Problems
Distinguishing potential mental health disorders from training problems
Determining appropriate responses based on potential mental health conditions
The impact of mental health conditions on dogs in the community
Common problem behaviours including barking, escaping, and biting
In line with our Fear Free Certification our workshops do NOT include the use of live animals. We use detailed video footage recorded in our behaviour clinic, at partnering council facilities, and content submitted by experienced field officers to best capture subtle changes in body language and behaviour that are fundamental to risk assessment and early intervention.
Join A Training In Your Area or Online
Online / Teams
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Full and half day places available
Victoria
May 2026
Now taking expressions of interest
Northern Territory
June 2026
Now taking expressions of interest
Western Australia
July 2026
Now taking expressions of interest
We acknowledge that we work and live on the traditional lands of the Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri people and recognise their deep and sacred connection with land, water, and animals.
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