Got a dog? Turns out 84% of hands will shoot up at Boronia Heights, Greenbank and Lyons.
That’s a lot of dogs in areas which are fast developing into large communities.
The spike in dog ownership has been attributed to the commitment from people to stay closer to home during Covid-19, with adoptions and waiting lists for furry friends still on the rise.
The pressure is being put onto developers to ensure communities are purpose-built to cater to the needs of dog owners.
At least one property developer is proving that not only council is taking on the responsibility to build off-leash dog parks.
Last weekend, Covella at Greenbank was opened, providing an open space for puppies, dogs and their owners.
The development is already home to 70 dogs and Little Paws Park is for smaller pups to play in a space of about 680 square metres. Big Paws Park is for larger pooches, on a space of about 1100 square metres.
Both parks have a water bubbler, shade shelter, seating and dog waste bins and bag dispensers.
Local resident Daniel Blackburn is owner of four-year-old staffy-cross, Johnny, and said his partner found the pet-friendly facilities and parks a huge drawcard.
“It’s such a great area for an active lifestyle for both residents and their pets – the quiet leafy streets, open parks, and nature trails are great for bike rides and walks with Johnny in tow,” Mr Blackburn said.
“Johnny very much believes he is human, so the off-leash area offers a great way for our four-legged friends to socialise and exercise.
As long-term residents of the Logan region, the Blackburns first looked at buying land more than a year ago, keen to find open space and greenery.
The community celebrated the opening of both parks on Saturday with free pet photography, pup-cakes and obedience tips and tricks from former police dog handler, The Paw Professor.
Avid property group general manager Bruce Harper said a community park should offer more than just beautiful spaces for the community; they are a place for all family members – including much-loved pets.
“We all know how important our pets are and the joy they bring to a community and family. Dog parks add a lot of value to our residents and we wanted to include a multi-faceted community park that offered something for everyone.
“We’ve all been spending a little more time at home throughout the pandemic, and many have welcomed new pets to keep them company throughout this time.
