Essential Animal Services Training (EAST)

Credentialed Animal Control & Cruelty Investigations Training
Module A ‐ September 22-26, 2025 ‐ Marietta, GA

Essential Animal Services Training (EAST) Academy is intended for a wide variety of professionals including animal cruelty investigators, animal control officers, veterinary professionals, animal welfare workers, members of animal rescue groups & others who are responsible for the care and control of animals and the investigation of animal cruelty cases. The EAST Academy curriculum consists of three 40 hour modules, each providing instruction in all aspects of animal control and animal cruelty investigations. We recommend Module A be taken first, and modules B and C may be taken in any order.

Upon successful completion of this curriculum (cumulative average score of 80% or above) students will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to apply for continuing education credits (CEUs) from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals are eligible to apply for CEUs from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

EAST Academy continues the exemplary Code 3 standard of outstanding faculty who are qualified to teach the various subjects, not only by knowledge but also by experience. All of our faculty have “been there and done that” with practical field application.

MODULE A includes

• The Professional & Ethical Officer
• Companion Animal Capture & Handling
• Rabies & Quarantine
• Canine & Feline Identification
• Laws & Ordinances, Policies & Procedures
• Concepts of Interviewing
• 4th Amendment for the Humane Officer / ACO
• Investigative Report Writing
• Biosecurity Risk Management
• Animal Assessments & Working w/ Veterinarians
• Canine & Feline Behavior
• Bite Case Investigation

Tuition, Registration & Payment

The tuition for Essential Animal Services Training Academy Modules A, B, and C is $550 per module.

Texas LEO’s will receive TCOLE credit for this training, and the training is also approved by TXDSHS.

Colorado Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Protection Agents fulfill training requirements for this training, and the training is approved for continuing education credits.

Registration should be received at least 45 days prior to class start date.  Full payment is due by the first day of class.

This class has a virtual/online option if you are unable to attend in-person.   Participants are able to attend through Zoom and participate as if they are sitting in the classroom.  Virtual attendees will be required to take daily tests, attend the full class sessions.  Tuition for attending virtually is $550 per module.  Refunds will not be provided for any internet or technology related issues.  If issues arise the student may be provided with the option to attend another schedule training session to complete any instruction missed due to connectivity issues.

Training participants will be assessed a 25% fee on any cancellation made two weeks or less prior to class date, no refunds will be issued if the cancellation is made 0-5 days prior to the training. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances and/or credits could be applied to future Code 3 training, please contact us regarding all cancellations.  You may bring payment with you to class or send a check through the mail, or you may pay by credit card. Payment by credit card includes a 2% processing fee.  If you prefer to pay by check, we will invoice you. Once class attendance meets minimum requirements, invoices will be automatically sent.

Please email us, info@code3associates.org, with any questions.

Location and Lodging

Essential Animal Services Training (EAST) Academy Module A will be held from September 22-26, 2025 in Marietta, GA.  The class is sponsored by the Cobb County Animal Control and will be held at the Cobb County Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA  30008.  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about a 30-45 minute drive depending on traffic.  There are numerous lodging options in the area.