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

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. Check the Leave It website regularly or follow @furry.friendsaus on Facebook or Instagram for full details, updates and specific locations within the parks. 

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Date

Time

Location

18 May 2024

8.30–10.30am

Whites Hill Dog Park, Camp Hill

13 July 2024

8.30–10.30am

Elanora Park, Wynnum

14 September 2024

8.30–10.30am

Sandgate Foreshore Dog Off-Leash Area, Sandgate

26 October 2024

8.30–10.30am

Gilbert Park, Red Hill

8 February 2025

8.30–10.30am

Thomas MacLeod Park, Sinnamon Park

15 March 2025

8.30-10.30am

New Farm Park, New Farm

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