An animal control officer has to be ready for anything at anytime. They deal with wildlife, abused, abandoned, and scaredanimals that may need to be caught, transported, and relocated.They deal with homeowners and dog fight leaders. They may beresponsible for removing dead carcasses from the roads. They haveto be organized and literate to fill out and file paperwork, knowthe local laws, and be willing and able to testify in court. Theyare a cross between law enforcement and humane society.In many areas the majority of the training of an animal controlofficer is on the job. The amount of possible situations an officermay encounter is too infinite to confine to a single course ofstudy. A high school diploma and a desire to learn may be all thatis required for an entry level officer. Other mu