Jail time, breed bans flagged in Queensland's proposed dangerous dogs crackdown

Queenslanders are asked to make their voices heard on potential tougher laws for owners of dangerous dogs.

The state government has released a discussion paper to ask for input on measures to crack down on "irresponsible dog owners", and to keep the community safe from dangerous dogs.

The proposals include potential jail time for owners after serious dog attacks, a statewide requirement for all dogs to be "effectively controlled" in public places, and the banning of restricted dog breeds.

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Restricted breeds include the dogo Argentino, fila Brasileiro, Japanese tosa, American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier, and the perro de presa canario or presa canario.

Submissions on the discussion paper can be offered until midnight on Thursday 24 August.

"Community feedback on this discussion paper will be vital in drafting new legislation," Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said.

"It is so important that we get this right to make sure any new laws meet community expectations."

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Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Alison Smith said it was a chance for people to declare "enough is enough".

"Ratepayers would be alarmed to know that Queensland councils are being forced to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees because irresponsible owners are using the courts to drag out the fate of these dangerous animals after their dog has been impounded and a destruction order made," she said.

"For too long, irresponsible dog owners have been able to hold the community and councils to ransom. That needs to change."

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