Dogs & animal control — Larkspur, Alberta

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Summer Village of Larkspur, Alberta, leash rule: No person or owner shall permit any dog to run at large... exception of any area marked as an "Off Leash" area; max animals: harbour more than two small pets of one kind... unless a Development Permit for operating a kennel has been sought and obtained; fines: Schedule "A": $75.00-$300.00; Schedule "A" III: not to exceed $1000.00 plus costs; Schedule "B": $250.00-$2,500.00. Source: 24-01 Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.

24-01 Animal Control Bylaw adopted bylaw
leash rule No person or owner shall permit any dog to run at large... exception of any area marked as an "Off Leash" area s. 2.3
max animals harbour more than two small pets of one kind... unless a Development Permit for operating a kennel has been sought and obtained s. 2.2
fine range Schedule "A": $75.00-$300.00; Schedule "A" III: not to exceed $1000.00 plus costs; Schedule "B": $250.00-$2,500.00 Schedule "A"; Schedule "A" III; Schedule "B"
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Regulates the control and management of animals within the Summer Village of Larkspur.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.svlarkspur.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities