Group Walk Suitability & Temperament Assessment Form

A happy group walk depends on every dog in it being a good fit. This assessment checks whether a dog belongs in a pack: how it is with other dogs and people, its recall, its lead manners, and whether it’s neutered and settled enough to walk safely alongside others. It works through the things that make or break a group: reliable recall, calm around other dogs, no resource guarding or lead reactivity, and sensible behaviour around people and livestock. A short tolerance matrix maps the dog’s responses, so the decision is based on evidence, not optimism. Use it before adding any dog to a group round — it protects the other dogs, the owners’ trust, and your reputation. Free, brandable, and it makes “sorry, a solo walk would suit better” a clear, defensible call rather than an awkward judgement.