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Become a DERP provider

The Dog Emergency Response Protocol (DERP) enables certified private entities to intervene in advanced CRS cases requiring sedation, containment, and—where necessary—euthanasia.

Under the DERP framework, municipalities and compliance zones may outsource final-stage canine risk management to approved service providers operating under local or national mandate. DERP licensing is open to registered businesses equipped to perform these operations safely, swiftly, and without unnecessary escalation.

What is a DERP provider? 

A DERP Provider is a licensed, independent operator or company responsible for:

  • Executing euthanasia orders for Tier III, IV and V CRS-classified dogs;

  • Performing sedative extractions in public or domestic settings;

  • Transporting animals to disposal or quarantine facilities;

  • Filing incident reports within 12 hours of intervention.​

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DERP Providers act on request from Compliance Coordinators, veterinarians, public safety officers, and individual dog owners. 

This is not a government job. It is a contracted operational license with limited state oversight and full local execution.

Licensing requirements

To obtain a DERP license, your entity must meet the following minimum conditions:

  • Business registration in an authorized jurisdiction (SARL, GmbH, LLC, or equivalent);

  • Proof of euthanasia equipment and containment infrastructure, including:

    • Mobile sedative delivery system (Class B or above),

    • Reinforced canine transport unit,

    • On-site or partner facility for biological waste disposal;

  • Insurance coverage (minimum €250,000 liability);

  • No recent criminal convictions (past 5 years; minor exceptions may apply);

  • Staff completion of a mandatory 3-day DERP compliance training, including legal framing, sedation protocol, and risk triage;

  • Commitment to digital reporting via the K9 Sentinel App and weekly compliance audits.

Additional clearance may be required in Zones 3 and 4.

Is it right

for you? 

DERP Providers are not emotional support agents. They are operational assets.
This program is best suited to:

  • Pest control companies expanding into bio-risk sectors;

  • Former veterinary services with adapted infrastructure;

  • Security firms licensed for chemical restraint;

  • Individuals with relevant field experience and high tolerance for procedural rigor.

Application timeline

Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Regional Compliance Office.
Early submission is encouraged. Emergency contracts may be awarded during escalations.

 

Note: Unlicensed euthanasia of CRS-classified dogs is a Category 2 Offense under the Companion Risk Management Act.

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