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Join Us At These Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation

HUMANE SOCIETY AGENT TRAINING

The Ohio Animal Welfare Federation offers Humane Society Agent training three times per year in compliance with OAC 109:2-15-02 using curriculum approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. It is intended only for persons who have been approved by a county humane society to become a Humane Society Agent, other law enforcement, or others who are associated with a law enforcement agency and have a legitimate need for this information to promote animal welfare. Completion of this training is only the first step in becoming a commissioned Humane Society Agent. All Humane Society Agents must:

  1. Be appointed by a county humane society organized under section 1717.05 of the Ohio Revised Code; 
  2. Have that appointment approved by either the mayor of the municipal corporation or the probate judge of the county where they intend to serve; and  
  3. Comply with all other requirements provided by law. 

 When available, the dates for this training will appear in the list above. Questions? Contact us at ohiofedhs@gmail.com or 614-270-8030.

HELP WITH CONFERENCE FEES

In an effort to support our members with their continuing education needs, Ohio Fed is offering to cover up to $250 of the registration fee to a (non-Ohio Fed) conference of your choice. Use this form to tell us about the conference you want to attend, and how attending will help you help animals in Ohio. We will select ONE person to support PER conference, until our scholarship budget is depleted for the year. If chosen you will be asked to share something you learned from the conference in the next issue of our Quarterly e-News!

OTHER EVENTS AND TRAINING OF INTEREST

These programs are not sponsored by the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation. For questions or registration, please contact the sponsoring organization

SAFE Capture Training

This two-day training provides the most complete, up-to-date instruction available on chemical immobilization of animals, presented in an easy-to-understand manner that is applicable to all experience levels. Choose from three formats: in person, livestream or self-guided.

NACA Field Services Series: Canine Behavior in the Field
This free, self-paced online course covers first focuses on understanding what a dog may be communicating through facial expressions and body language, as well as how dogs may interpret our body language and tone of voice. Then the course covers decision making, situational awareness and de-escalation techniques. 

NACA Field Services Series: Using Tools and Equipment

This free, self-paced online course covers safe, effective and humane use of standard-issue field services equipment. Videos present humane concepts and safe handling techniques. Use of tools and equipment is demonstrated by Animal Capture and Handling Instructor John Peaveler.

The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Package

Resources and learning opportunities designed to further the eradication of systemic discrimination and racism in animal welfare.


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