Dog walk shopping list

A group dog walk needs more than a route and a few volunteers. You need enough water for every dog, a simple registration setup, visible route information and supplies for unexpected problems. Use this shopping list alongside the plan to prepare the meeting point, rest areas and finish. Check registrations before buying food and drinks, and allow extra time to collect hired or borrowed equipment such as tents, tables and coolers.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 30
Registration desk
Tableclothsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 50

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Extension cordsqty 2

Kitchen

Pouring jugsqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 2
Bread knivesqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 6

Sports equipment

Dog water bowlsqty 8
Drinking water jerry cansqty 8
Dog waste bag holdersqty 6
Reflective vestsqty 8
Spare dog leashesqty 4

Communication

Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Route mapsqty 60
Participant numbersqty 60
Pensqty 12
Clipboardsqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Flashlightsqty 6
Barrier tapeqty 2

Decorations

Welcome signsqty 2
Route arrowsqty 30

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Hand brushes and dustpanqty 2
Cleaning bucketsqty 2
Reusable cleaning clothsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Still water - 60 bottles
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Lemon juice - 2 bottles
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Bread rolls - 60 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Herb cream cheese - 6 tubs
- Chicken breast topping - 2 kilos
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Dog biscuits - 5 kilo
- Dog treats - 2 kilos
- Dog waste bags - 1000 pieces
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Plan at least one water bowl and a refill point for each main rest area. Bring extra drinking water in jerry cans so the supply does not depend on a nearby tap.
Prepare one participant number, pen and registration record for every registered walker, plus a small reserve of at least 10% for last-minute additions or damaged materials.
Use coolers for snacks and sandwiches, and prepare roughly two drinks per person for the first hour if coffee, tea or other refreshments are served at the meeting point.
Pack spare dog leashes, waste bag holders and reflective vests where the registration team can reach them quickly. These items are easy to forget until a dog or walker needs one.
Keep first aid kits, flashlights and walkie-talkies with the route team rather than in the food area. Test coffee machines, kettles and extension cords before loading the tables and tents.

Frequently asked questions

How much water do I need for a group dog walk?: Bring enough for every dog at the start and at each planned rest area, with extra in drinking water jerry cans. As a practical minimum, prepare one refill container per rest area plus a reserve of about 10%.
What should I buy for dog walk registration?: Prepare a registration desk, clipboard, pens, participant numbers and the printed participant list. Have one number and registration entry per participant, plus at least 10% spare numbers for late registrations or replacements.
How many snacks and drinks should I bring for a dog walk?: Buy one snack or sandwich per registered participant and add 10% extra. For the first hour, plan around two drinks per person, then adjust for the forecast, route length and whether walkers can refill elsewhere.
When should I prepare the dog walk supplies?: Finish shopping and collect borrowed or hired equipment at least one day before the walk. Fill coolers, prepare route maps and pack safety equipment on the day, allowing at least two hours before participants arrive.

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