Please join us for the 2010 CAACO Spring Conference! The Board is especially excited about the Spring Conference. Our Education Coordinator Staci McBrayer, Co-Education Coordinator Catalina Acosta, and other Board members have put together an exciting event scheduled for April 27-30 at the Lakewood Holiday Inn. Please note that this is a new location. Lakewood Holiday Inn, www.hilakewood.com. We have great line up of classes and hope to see you there.
Hector Hernandez, First Class Dog Training
This class will cover a range of dog encounter topics such as:
Jim Boller, Code 3 Associates
Dr. Tedeshi and Dr. Ascione
Elisabeth Lawaczeck, DVM State Public Health Veterinarian, Communicable Disease Epidemiology Program, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Find out what the status of the disease is in the State of Colorado.
Tour the Colorado Department of Health laboratory where specimens are tested for rabies. We will meet at the Lab and attendees are responsible for their own transportation.
Dr. Terry Spraker, Colorado State University
This presentation will cover necropsy techniques for collection of evidence as well as cover a few cases seen at CSU.
Katrina Schou, certified Red Cross instructor
This 4 hour Pet First Aid certification course teaches you emergency care procedures for cats and dogs. Learning objective include:
Dr. Dwayne Hamar, Colorado State University
This class with take a general approach to suspected toxicities and information on common toxicants used for malicious poisonings.
Ann-Elizabeth Nash, Colorado Reptile Humane Society .
Reptiles are part of our communities — for sale in pet stores, cared for in shelters, and in private homes as companion pets. What does the reptile trade in Colorado look like? How does it affect our communities? What does a reptile want and need from an animal Control Officer? What reptiles might you meet during your day? This class will look at reptile pets in Colorado, meet some common reptiles, and empower you to help this group of animals in your area
Julie Weiss Murad, Gabriel Foundation
How to be prepared for parrots in routine, in the field and in emergency situations with focus on what is species appropriate for parrots and their food, husbandry, and housing. Also, learn how to towel and read basic body language of parrots along with what you need to be prepared to protect yourself and the bird(s). Live parrot demos with observational learning.
Detective Todd Regan, Arvada PD
Learn techniques from experienced animal control officers for tools such as the control pole, snappy snare, and trap settings. After the lessons, the fun begins with the inaugural run of the "ACO Olympics".
Deborah Colburn, Director, Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation Animal Management Program
This class with provide attendees with critical information on establishing and enhancing animal emergency response operations in the state of Colorado.
Contact Staci McBrayer, Clear Creek Animal Control, 303-679-2398 x 2477. Also, you can e-mail Staci at education@caaco.org.