Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Bashaw, Alberta, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog must not be At Large. Off owner's premises, must be restrained by securely fastened leash.; max animals: three (3); fines: not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). Source: 718-2009 Dog Control Bylaw; 719-2009 Cat Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
718-2009 Dog Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
Part 2, Section 1
leash rule
Dog must not be At Large. Off owner's premises, must be restrained by securely fastened leash.
Part 1, Section 1; Part 3, Section 2(a)
max animals
three (3)
Part 3, Section 4
fine range
not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)
Part 6, Section 11
scout note
Regulates the ownership, licensing, and control of dogs within the Town of Bashaw.
719-2009 Cat Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Cat off owner's property not carried or restrained by securely fastened leash is At Large.
Part 1, 1.
max animals
No more than three (3) Cats
Part 3, 4.
fine range
not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)
Part 6, 11.
scout note
Regulates the ownership, licensing, and control of cats within the Town of Bashaw.