The Taieri area might be in line for its own small-dog park, after the success of a facility in Green Island.
The Dunedin City Council is considering three areas, including the East Taieri Dog Park.
In May, an exclusive area to exercise small dogs was opened in Shand Park, Green Island.
Deborah Mills, the owner of a small dog, instigated the idea to allow a safe option for other owners nervous about exercising their animals among bigger breeds.
The fenced area within the Green Island dog park was about 40m by 50m, and designed for small breeds, such as chihuahuas and miniature poodles.
Council environmental health manager Ros MacGill said the park had received ''extremely strong positive feedback'' early on, and was being very well used.
''It has been a big success.''
Ms MacGill said the council was considering more small-dog parks.
''We're looking at the idea of another one, but we have to look at the areas that we've got, the parks we've got currently, and would they be suitable for putting in a small-dog park?''
There were three areas the council was considering, including the East Taieri Dog Park.
If it was decided to go further with the idea, the council would discuss it with people with an interest in the parks.
''If the council did go down that road, it would have to look at the geography and size of the land to make sure it was suitable.''
Ms MacGill said the cost of another small-dog park would probably be between $5000 and $7000, though quotes had not yet been sought.
At the East Taieri Dog Park last week, Joy Hawley, of Wingatui, said she would ''hate to see'' the park being split up for large and small dogs.
''Not out here, and I know I'd have a heck of a following behind me.''
The small dog park would reduce the running space for big dogs.
Lynell Burt, of Mosgiel, said she took her small Shih Tzu-cross dog Indy to Shand Park and East Taieri Dog Park and had let her play with the big dogs.
However, she could understand why small-dog owners wanted more small-dog parks, and it would not concern her if one was built in East Taieri.
''I know other people who have little dogs and they wouldn't bring them in with big dogs. It would petrify them.''
