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

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In the Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone, Manitoba, licence required: True; licence fee: Service: $ N/C; Dangerous: $500.00; Spayed/Neutered/Male/Female: $ N/A; leash rule: On public property, leash not more than six (6) feet and in actual custody and effective control of owner or competent person.; max animals: Urban: max 7 adult cats/dogs (max 3 dogs <100lbs); Rural: no max unless nuisance. Source: 2023-06 Animal Control, verified 2026-06-09.

licence required	True	s. 4.1
licence fee	Service: $ N/C; Dangerous: $500.00; Spayed/Neutered/Male/Female: $ N/A	Schedule A
leash rule	On public property, leash not more than six (6) feet and in actual custody and effective control of owner or competent person.	s. 1.1(g)
max animals	Urban: max 7 adult cats/dogs (max 3 dogs <100lbs); Rural: no max unless nuisance	s. 1.4; s. 1.6
fine range	$100.00 (1st); $250.00 (2nd); $500.00 (3rd); Subsequent double preceding fine	s. 6.2(b)-(e)

Dogs & animal control — Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone, Manitoba