Will I receive a certificate?
Will I receive a certificate after successful completion of the course?
Yes: after successful completion of the online course, you will automatically receive a so-called expertise certificate (SKN): See next question:
Who is allowed to issue an expertise certificate?
Only qualified and trained dog trainers are allowed to issue these certificates. This online course is run by qualified trainers who will issue the SKN after successful completion of the course. For example, our organization president Sibylle. She has the lawful right to issue SKN certificates, as you can see on the BVET website: http://bvet.bytix.com/plus/trainer/default.aspx?id=4244
Which training does such a dog trainer need to have?
Only dog trainer educations that are certified by the BVET, the Federal Veterinary Office, are valid. For example, Wakonda, SKG, CertoDog. Here you can find a list of the certified training schools:http://bvet.bytix.com/plus/trainer/default.aspx?id=4244.
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Mandatory theory course for first-time dog owners: Preparation for the Attestation of Competence (SKN) for Dog Owners
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Have you recently bought a dog or do you want to buy a dog?
As of September 2008 every dog owner is required to obtain the Attestation of Competence. The new dog law of the Federal Veterinary Office (FVO) requires that:
Requirements for Keeping Dogs
Persons who wish to acquire a dog shall, prior to purchase, be able to attest their competence in theory, providing proof of their knowledge regarding the keeping and handling of dogs.
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For further details see: The laws here on the website.