Recognition as an expert for dogs
In Lower Saxony, dog owners must have the necessary expertise to keep a dog. Upon request, this must be proven to the municipality by successfully passing a theoretical and a practical competence examination.
If you, as an examiner, want to carry out and accept the competence test for dog owners, you must be recognized by the competent authority (district or independent city). This recognition must take place before the start of the activity.
For recognition as an examiner, you must prove the necessary knowledge and skills.
- Informal application for recognition as an examiner for the certificate of competence for dog owners
- Proof (certificates)
- Certificate of good conduct
For recognition as an examiner, you must prove the necessary knowledge and skills.
Fee: 35,00 - 700,00 EURPayment in advance: No
After you have submitted the informal application and the documents to be submitted, the content of the documents will be checked. If all the required documents are available, recognition will then be granted.
Processing Time: 0 - 3 MonthsIf the competent authority has not taken a decision on the application for recognition within three months, recognition shall be deemed to have been granted.
Only after receiving recognition are you allowed to take proficiency tests.
An action against this decision may be lodged with the competent administrative court within one month of notification. Either in writing, by submitting an electronic document or on the record of the clerk of the registry.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection
In Lower Saxony, the responsibility lies with the districts and the independent cities.
