Dogs & animal control — Rural Municipality of Dufferin, Manitoba
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Rural Municipality of Dufferin, Manitoba, leash rule: Dog on public property or outside premises must be on a leash no longer than six (6) feet and under effective control.; max animals: two (2) dogs over 6 months; two (2) cats over 4 months; fines: $50.00-$500.00 first offense; $100.00-$1000.00 subsequent; $500.00-$1000.00 interference. Source: By-law 2003 (Animal Control), verified 2026-06-10.
By-law 2003 (Animal Control)
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Dog on public property or outside premises must be on a leash no longer than six (6) feet and under effective control.
s. 5(1)(i); s. 6(1)
max animals
two (2) dogs over 6 months; two (2) cats over 4 months
s. 7(1)(a); s. 7(1)(b)
fine range
$50.00-$500.00 first offense; $100.00-$1000.00 subsequent; $500.00-$1000.00 interference
s. 17(1)(a); s. 17(1)(b); s. 17(3)(a)
scout note
Adopted RM of Dufferin animal control bylaw No. 2003, listed on the official bylaws index. Scanned PDF; no exact adoption date legible.