Proof of competence: Styria
Is proof of competence required, and for whom? This is what the official source says for Styria, with the date checked.
sourcedchecked on 28 October 2026
Summary
Anyone who has not kept a dog in the last five years
The rule
Anyone who has not kept a dog in the last five years must provide a dog knowledge certificate (Hundekundenachweis) within one year of acquiring a dog (§ 3b Abs. 8). Under the Hundekundenachweis ordinance, this is four hours of training with official veterinarians (§§ 1 and 2); exempt are, among others, persons with a hunting or game warden examination, with a completed degree in veterinary medicine or zoology, and certified dog trainers qualified in animal welfare (§ 4).
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As of: 28 October 2026. The official text alone is authoritative. Source and date checked per row.
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