Our mission is to protect and enhance the safety, health and welfare of the animals and residents within the Town of Marana, while providing the highest quality of service.
Trainings
Basic Animal Control Officer Certification (Compressed)
October 26-28, 2026 | $595/participant
The Basic Animal Control Officer Certification program is designed for Animal Control Officers at the federal, state, and local levels, Police Officers, and Sheriff’s Deputies responsible for animal control and all of its many facets. No previous animal control experience is required. The course is comprised of eight separate blocks of instruction to include: Laws and Enforcement Procedures; Interpersonal Communication; Officer Safety and Protection; Basic Animal Control Officer Investigations; Evidence Law and Collection; Courtroom Presentation and Testimony; Report Writing; Canine Behavior and Aggressive Dogs; and Safe Animal Handling/Capture and Restraint Equipment.
For more information and to register: Animal Control & Care Academy
OCAT Spray and/or Bite Stick Baton Certification
October 29, 2026 | $225 for one or $400 for both
Oleoresin Capsicum (OCAT) Certification - This program will certify students to utilize the Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol (OC) as a defensive tool to provide an Animal Control Officer with non-lethal force for dealing with aggressive animals and humans. Use of Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol for personal protection from animals and humans should be in accordance with agency training, policies, and procedures. The course provides instruction and training in the following areas:
- To present principles, skills and techniques of understanding and using OC.
- Control violent and aggressive behavior of humans and dogs.
- Reduce personal injury to officers, individuals and the public.
- Increase an officer’s confidence in physically threatening situations.
- Reduce the exposure of civil liability of the officer and the employer for unnecessary or improper force
Baton/Bitestick Certification – The Baton/Bitestick Certification program is a hands-on program regarding the use of the tactical baton (bite stick) as a defensive tool to provide an Animal Control Officer with non-lethal force for dealing with aggressive animals and humans. Use of a bite stick for personal protection from animals and humans should be in accordance with agency training, policies, and procedures. The course will familiarize the Animal Control Officer with the practical use of the friction-lock and lever-lock baton. The training and instruction will cover the following topics: Safety; Legal Concepts; Use of Force Options; Documentation; Portation (mode of carry); and Practical Use and Retention of the ASP™ baton. The course includes both classroom and practical training.
For more information and to register: Animal Control & Care Academy
Clinics
No upcoming clinics
Programs
Pet plates have been Arizona’s primary source of funding for the spay and neuter of animals across the state. Please help continue this funding by purchasing an Arizona Pet Friendly license plate or by providing a voluntary tax donation.
Marana Dog Life
The Town of Marana is pup-friendly! We believe that dogs enhance the quality of life you can find in Marana and we have paw-some services, parks, and events in place just for your pup(s)!
Learn more about Marana Dog Life