Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipal District of Big Lakes County, Alberta, licence required: True; licence fee: No charge will be levied for the initial licensing of an animal.; leash rule: On property not his own, leash of sufficient strength securely attached and held by a person able to restrain the Dog; max animals: three (3) dogs are permitted to reside on a single property, with the exception of properties zoned as Agricultural. Source: Bylaw: 12-2023 Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw: 12-2023 Animal Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3.1
licence fee
No charge will be levied for the initial licensing of an animal.
s. 3.5
leash rule
On property not his own, leash of sufficient strength securely attached and held by a person able to restrain the Dog
s. 4.3
max animals
three (3) dogs are permitted to reside on a single property, with the exception of properties zoned as Agricultural
s. 4.2
fine range
$100.00 first offence; $200.00 subsequent; $250.00-$1000.00 for attack/rabies offences
Schedule "A"
scout note
Regulates the control, licensing, and keeping of animals within Big Lakes County.