In Lower Saxony, dog owners must have the necessary expertise to keep a dog. This must be proven to the municipality upon request by successfully passing a theoretical and a practical examination.

If you wish to carry out and pass the examination for dog owners as an examiner, you must be recognized by the competent authority (district or city). This recognition must take place before you begin your work.

To be recognized as an expert examiner, you must provide evidence of the required knowledge and skills.

• Informal application for recognition as an examiner for the certificate of competence for dog owners
• Proof (certificates)
• Certificate of good conduct