Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, Manitoba, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs/cats must not run at large. On public property/outside premises, leash max 6 ft and under control.; max animals: Townsite: 2 dogs, 2 cats. Rural: 3 dogs. Rural cats: no limit.; fines: 1st offence: $50-$200; 2nd offence: $100-$500; plus costs.. Source: 31/02 - Animal Control, verified 2026-06-09.
| licence required | True | s. 6(1) |
| leash rule | Dogs/cats must not run at large. On public property/outside premises, leash max 6 ft and under control. | s. 8(1)(a), s. 8(1)(j), s. 10(2) |
| max animals | Townsite: 2 dogs, 2 cats. Rural: 3 dogs. Rural cats: no limit. | s. 11(1), s. 11(2) |
| fine range | 1st offence: $50-$200; 2nd offence: $100-$500; plus costs. | s. 22(1) |
Regulates animal control in the RM of Rockwood.