This guidance provides advice about the assessment of prospective foster Carers who are dog owners and of approved Carers who become dog owners. Specific guidance is given on prohibited dangerous dogs and other potentially dangerous dogs. The key risks and benefits are outlined with signposts for more detailed information if required.

View the Assessment of Dogs Guidance online (Brighton and Hove Children and Families):

1. Introduction
2. Prohibited Dangerous dogs
3. Other Potentially Dangerous dogs
4. Key Risk Assessment Issues
5. Assessment of dogs
6. Positive Aspects of dog Ownership