Persons or bodies for the acceptance of competence tests for dog owners Recognition
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.
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.
Processing time
Processing Time: 3 Months§ 3 paragraph 5 Lower Saxony Law on the Keeping of Dogs (NHundG)
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.
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
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Sicherheit und Ordnung
Timetable
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