Dogs & animal control — Viking, Alberta

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

In the Town of Viking, Alberta, licence required: True; licence fee: $15.00 neutered; $35.00 unaltered; $750.00 vicious; $5.00 replacement; leash rule: Leash max 1.5m, sufficient strength, held by person able to restrain or tied to stationary object.; max animals: 4 pets; max 3 dogs. Source: Animal Control Bylaw 674-2026, verified 2026-06-08.

Animal Control Bylaw 674-2026 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3.1
licence fee $15.00 neutered; $35.00 unaltered; $750.00 vicious; $5.00 replacement Schedule "B"
leash rule Leash max 1.5m, sufficient strength, held by person able to restrain or tied to stationary object. s. 4.2
max animals 4 pets; max 3 dogs s. 4.1
fine range $100; $200; $250; $500; $1000; $2500; Double Schedule A
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Regulates the control, licensing, and keeping of animals within the Town of Viking (2026 current version).

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