Dogs & animal control — Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba, leash rule: No owner shall permit his dog to run at large. Outside premises, dog must be under immediate charge and effective control of competent person.; max animals: three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months; fines: $50.00 for second offence; $500.00 for third offense and each subsequent offense within twelve (12) months. Source: Animal Control By-Law No. 2961, verified 2026-06-10.
Animal Control By-Law No. 2961
adopted bylaw
leash rule
No owner shall permit his dog to run at large. Outside premises, dog must be under immediate charge and effective control of competent person.
s. 6(1)(a); s. 9(1)(a)
max animals
three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months
s. 10(1)
fine range
$50.00 for second offence; $500.00 for third offense and each subsequent offense within twelve (12) months
s. 22(1)(b), s. 22(1)(c)
scout note
Adopted RM of Dauphin Animal Control By-law; done and passed 28 May 2013 (text-confirmed).