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Persons or bodies for the acceptance of competence tests for dog owners Recognition

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Persons or bodies that carry out the competence tests prescribed by the Lower Saxony Law on the Keeping of Dogs (NHundG) require prior recognition to prove the knowledge and skills required for this.

Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the district, the district-free city, the Hanover region and the Zweckverband Veterinäramt JadeWeser. For applicants from other federal states, the responsibility lies with the Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection.

This procedure can also be carried out through a "Point of Single Contact". The "Point of Single Contact" is a special service offered by municipalities and the state for service providers.

Responsible authorities

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Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz
Address: Calenberger Straße 2, 30169 Hannover
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Telephone: +49 511 1200
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.ml.niedersachsen.de
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible
Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62, 49705 Meppen
Address: Ordeniederung 1, 49716 Meppen
Email: Get in touch
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible
Address: Friedrichswall 1, 30159 Hannover
Postal address: Post Office Box 1 01, 30001 Hannover
Telephone: 0511 120-5521
Email: Get in touch

Which documents are required?

  • Documents showing suitability for acceptance of proficiency tests

What are the fees?

There are fees according to the annex to §1 of the Fee Schedule for Administration in the Field of Consumer Protection and Veterinary Affairs (GOVV) in accordance with Section XVII.1.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.

Processing duration

Processing Time: 3 Months
§ 3 paragraph 5 Lower Saxony Law on the Keeping of Dogs (NHundG)

Legal basis

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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