A woman was dragged from her wheelchair and mauled by dogs this month, losing an ear. Now, the government wants to get tougher on pet laws.

In my anecdotal experience, the only dogs we’ve ever had issues with in public are on this list… Plus staffies.

Though with staffies making up something crazy like 40% of dog ownership in general (or 98% in Logan) I can’t see them going anywhere.

The state government released a discussion paper in June, proposing a number of changes, including:

  • a community education campaign about interacting with animals
  • a state-wide ban on five dog breeds: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier, and Presa Canario
  • a new criminal offence for the most savage attacks, with possible jail time for irresponsible owners
  • on-the-spot fines if a dog is not being “effectively controlled” in public places
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    11 months ago

    This is the best summary I could come up with:

    The burden of animal management rests heavily with local councils, which have been calling for tougher controls for years.

    But the ban on certain breeds has little support among animal welfare groups, including the RSPCA and Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).

    “A breed on its own is not an effective indicator or predictor of aggression in dogs,” AVA Queensland President Dr Ben Brightman said.

    Pet behaviour veterinarian Cam Day agreed breed bans don’t work.

    Local councils are also keen to streamline the process when a dangerous dog is ordered to be destroyed and fast-track appeals.

    A spokesperson for the Agriculture Minister said consultation with stakeholders would continue, with the aim of legislating by the end of the year.

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