DOGS may have new freedom in the Redlands after council plans to consult with the community on reviewing dog regulations.
Council will ask the community for feedback on a proposal to reduce the number of locations where dogs on lead are prohibited or restricted.
The amended laws may see pooches allowed to be walked on a lead in the Wellington Point reserve.
A petition to change legislation at the reserve was brought before council in February this year.
However council withdrew a plan to consult on a trial to relax dog controls at Wellington Point Reserve and instead voted to do a city wide review of dog regulations, saying this issue was relevant to parks and beaches throughout the Redlands.
Cr Wendy Boglary said a change in rules meant that dogs would be allowed to be walked on a lead every day at all times in the reserve, but were not allowed in the playground area or swimming area.
"I encourage residents to submit what they would like to see happen with our dog laws. It's been a long time coming," she said.
She stressed it was up to dog owners to ensure laws were adhered too.
In March last year the Redland City Bulletin ran a poll asking readers if dog laws were too restrictive in the Redlands. Nearly two thirds of voters said yes.
Dogs may also be allowed in Beth Boyd Park, Thorneside but would be prohibited on the beach.
Other changes may include dogs allowed on the beach at Redland Bay Esplanade and pooches allowed on leads at Swamp Box, Capalaba.
Hounds may be allowed on their lead at any time in Yeo Park, Victoria Point and the beach at the end of Wilson Street, Victoria Point.
Mayor Karen Williams said the proposed changes had not been looked at for a long time and council wanted to make sure it was still appropriate.
"Council assessed each of the areas and looked at why the prohibition or restriction was there and if there was still a reason for it to remain, and now we want to hear from the community," she said.
Cr Williams said restrictions would remain in areas where they were still necessary due to the presence of sensitive wildlife.
She said if the proposed changes were adopted, dogs would need to be on a lead and under effective control at all times and the appropriate signage would be in all areas.
The foreshore in front of swimming enclosures are prohibited areas for horses, camels and donkeys.
Consultation opens through council's Your Say webpage on November 9 and closes December 6.