Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Didsbury, Alberta, licence required: True; licence fee: $15.00 altered; $35.00 intact; $70.00 late renewal; $0.00 service dog; leash rule: Owner must keep dog on leash unless area designated as Off Leash Area; must not Run at Large.; max animals: four (4) dogs and four (4) cats that are more than three months of age. Source: Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 9
licence fee
$15.00 altered; $35.00 intact; $70.00 late renewal; $0.00 service dog
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Owner must keep dog on leash unless area designated as Off Leash Area; must not Run at Large.
s. 28; s. 26
max animals
four (4) dogs and four (4) cats that are more than three months of age
s. 22
fine range
fine not exceeding $10,000; specific penalties in Schedule B & C
s. 126; Schedule "B"; Schedule "C"
scout note
Regulates responsible pet ownership within Didsbury.