Group Size Risk Assessment | Handbook Resources | Visa&Momo

Dog 1: name / breed / size / temperament

Dog 2: name / breed / size / temperament

Dog 3: name / breed / size / temperament

Dog 4: name / breed / size / temperament

Dog 5: name / breed / size / temperament

Dog 6: name / breed / size / temperament

Group size

All dogs from same household — low risk

Some dogs from different households — moderate risk

Mix of sizes (small + large) — moderate risk

Mix of energy levels (high + low) — moderate risk

New dog added to existing group — high risk

Unfamiliar dogs first time together — high risk

Use a house lead (one lead per dog)

Walk in low-distraction area (no other dogs initially)

Start with parallel walk (dogs side by side, no contact)

Increase contact gradually over multiple walks

Have an emergency plan (separating leads, recall)

Safe to walk as a group

Safe with conditions (specify)

Not safe to walk as a group — walk separately

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