Becoming a Certified Examiner for Dog Competency Tests
If you wish to administer and grade the proficiency exam for dog owners, you must be certified to do so. This certification must be obtained before you begin working.
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Basic information
In Bremen, dog owners must be able to demonstrate that they can care for a dog safely and responsibly. To do so, they must successfully pass a theoretical and a practical proficiency exam.
If you wish to administer and grade these proficiency exams as an examiner, you must first obtain certification from the appropriate authority.
To obtain this accreditation, you must demonstrate that you possess the necessary knowledge and skills.
Requirements
- Proof of the Required Knowledge and Skills
- Recognition of organizations (such as clubs or dog training schools) requires that a recognized person be employed by the organization to administer the proficiency exam
- Only this accredited person may administer the proficiency exam
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Procedure
- You can submit your application for recognition as an examiner in writing by mail or email.
- Please include the required documents with your application.
- Once the application has been successfully reviewed, the competent authority will grant official recognition.
More information
- The competent authority maintains an internal list of recognized individuals and entities. Upon recognition, an individual auditor number is assigned. Personal data is disclosed only if the individual or entity concerned has given written consent.
- You can find the consent form under “Forms.”
- Individuals and organizations that have received corresponding recognition based on equivalent requirements of certain other countries or under the state laws of other federal states are considered recognized in the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. These individuals and organizations do not require separate recognition from the competent authority to conduct proficiency examinations in Bremen. However, they must submit proof of their recognition obtained elsewhere and will then be assigned an examiner number.
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Necessary Documents
- Application form
- Proof of the required knowledge and skills by submitting the original or a certified copy
- a certificate from the Lower Saxony Veterinary Association,
- a certificate from the Schleswig-Holstein Veterinary Association,
- a certificate as a competition judge from the German Kennel Club (VDH),
- a certificate as a performance judge from the German Dog Sports Association (DHV),
- a certificate as a dog trainer and behavior consultant from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce/Professional Association of Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants (IHK/BHV),
- a license as an examiner for the BHV Dog Handling License,
- a license as an examiner for the VDH Dog Handling License,
- a veterinary license authorizing the administration of the Dog Owners Qualification Test 2.0 (D.O.Q. Test 2.0),
- a veterinary license with the additional designation in behavioral therapy,
- a veterinary license and advanced training as a veterinary specialist in animal behavior,
- a veterinary license and specialized training as a veterinary specialist in animal welfare.
- The required knowledge and skills may also be demonstrated by presenting other suitable qualifications.
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Fees / Costs
31,44 EUR Assignment of an exam number to already certified examiners
79,50 EUR bis 1.400,00 EUR Comprehensive examination for initial certification -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Certification as an examiner must be obtained before beginning work.
How long does it take to process
4 weeks
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 13.07.2026