Who this is for
Every person aged 16 or over who may walk an exempt XL Bully in public.
All UK territories · XL Bully Hub resource
XL Bully Public Walk Safety Card
A route, equipment and handler pre-flight check for lawful public walks, difficult environments and calm emergency turns.
Download the free PDFNo email required · A4 · fillable on screen
Before you print
Who, what, when, where and why
What it is
A fillable walk plan, pocket-sized cut-out card, equipment inspection, trigger-distance record and post-walk review.
When to use it
Use it before a new route, at busy times, after an equipment change, when another adult walks the dog and after any near miss.
Where it works best
Complete the full plan at home, carry the cut-out summary with the spare equipment, and review the walk once the dog is settled.
Why it was created
A muzzle and lead are legal essentials, but safety also depends on fit, route visibility, distance, exits and a handler who has rehearsed the plan.
Inside the PDF
What you will receive
- Pre-walk legal and equipment check
- Route, trigger and exit map
- Emergency-turn cue and recovery plan
- Pocket handover card
- Post-walk learning record
Make it useful
How to use it
- Confirm the handler is at least 16 and understands the exemption conditions.
- Check the basket muzzle allows panting, drinking and safe reward delivery.
- Inspect lead, clips, harness or collar and pack a suitable spare.
- Choose a route with visibility, space and exits; avoid known crowding.
- Use distance rather than testing whether the dog can cope.
- Record one useful observation after the walk and adjust the next plan.
Decision moments
8 circumstances when this asset is useful
A new person will walk the dog
Use the card for a practical rehearsal and confirm age, equipment use, route and emergency actions before responsibility transfers.
The usual route is disrupted
Choose an alternative with space and exits instead of improvising beside roadworks, crowds or off-lead dogs.
Muzzle fit has changed
Stop and reassess if it rubs, blocks a full pant or can be removed; do not solve poor fit by overtightening.
Hot weather changes risk
Move or cancel the walk, select shade and water, and prioritise breathing and cooling rather than completing a planned distance.
The dog reacts at a greater distance
Record the new threshold, increase space and consider pain, stress or environmental change with qualified help.
An off-lead dog approaches
Use the rehearsed exit, barrier and clear verbal request; avoid wrapping the lead around a hand or creating a confrontation.
A clip or strap is damaged
Do not begin a public walk relying on compromised equipment; use the checked spare or postpone.
A near miss occurs
Record facts after reaching safety, identify which layer failed and change the next setup rather than blaming the dog.
Use it now
Your private interactive planning copy
Complete only what is useful at this stage. Save on this device stores the entries in this browser; it does not send them to Canine Maverick. Do not use a shared device for sensitive certificate, address or incident information.
Complete it digitally
How to use the fillable version
- Complete a route template on your phone before leaving.
- Save separate copies for regular routes and handlers.
- Use the notes to record distance and recovery, not emotional labels.
- Print the compact card from page four for offline access.
Use it on paper
How to print and store it
- Print at 100% on A4.
- Laminate or protect the pocket card only after details are final.
- Use a fresh walk-review sheet when patterns change.
- Keep emergency contacts readable and current.
Verify before relying
Official and professional sources
Ready when you are
Print it, complete it and share it
Add the details that matter in your home, then show the completed resource to every person who shares the dog’s care.
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