Keeping a pet in Brisbane

Find information on keeping an animal, animal laws and the responsibilities of owning a pet in Brisbane. Also find information on Council dog parks and locations.

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Keeping a dog

Find information on keeping an animal, animal laws the responsibilities of owning a pet in Brisbane. Also find information on Council dog parks and locations.

Dog off-leash areas (dog parks)

Council provides over 160 dog off-leash areas (commonly known as dog parks) across Brisbane. We even have parks specifically designed for small dogs.

Keeping a cat

Learn about your responsibilities as a cat owner in Brisbane, including cat care tips, buying a cat and cat permits.

Pets other than cats or dogs

While cats and dogs are our most popular pets, there are responsibilities to keeping other types of pets. Learn about the responsibilities of owning a bird, fish, reptile or other animal.

Animal noise

Find out what constitutes an animal noise nuisance, how animal noise complaints are handled and how to report a noise nuisance.

Dog attacks, declared dangerous or menacing animals

Learn what to do in the event of a dog attack and how dogs and other animals can be declared dangerous and regulated. Find out more about restricted breeds in Brisbane.

As a pet owner, you are responsible to ensure your pet is registered, healthy, safe and does not create a nuisance in your neighbourhood. Find Council's requirements and fines and how to report a breach and pay an animal fine.

Leave It program – coming to a park near you this year!

Brisbane City Council has partnered with Griffith University to deliver their Leave It program, offering free dog training sessions across Brisbane. Training will focus on helping your dog learn wildlife avoidance and provide you with excellent tips for helping you have more effective control over your dog in public.

These free sessions will be held at parks across Brisbane, see below for dates and parks and check the Leave It website regularly or follow @furry.friendsaus on Facebook or Instagram for full details, updates and specific locations within the parks.

Date	Time	Location
18^th May 2024	8:30am – 10:30am	Whites Hill Dog Park, Camp Hill QLD 4152
13^th July 2024	8:30am – 10:30am	Elanora Park, Wynnum QLD 4178
14^th September 2024	8:30am – 10:30am	Sandgate Foreshore Dog Off-Leash Area, Sandgate QLD 4017
26^th October 2024	8:30am – 10:30am	Gilbert Park, Red Hill QLD 4059
8^th February 2025	8:30am – 10:30am	Thomas MacLeod Park, Sinnamon Park QLD 4073
15^th March 2025	8:30am – 10:30am	New Farm Park, New Farm QLD 4005

Last updated: 2 May 2024