Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; max animals: Max dogs limited by kennel building size at ratio of 5.5 square metres per dog; fines: $1,000-$10,000 and up to two months imprisonment in default; leash rule: Off owner's property, dog must be under control by harness or leash; not running at large; tethered dog that can leave property = at large. Source: By-law 01-2024 Respecting Commercial Dog Care and Kennel Facilities; By-law 03-2019 Respecting the Responsible Ownership of Dogs, verified 2026-06-05.
| licence required | True | s. 4.1 |
| max animals | Max dogs limited by kennel building size at ratio of 5.5 square metres per dog | s. 5.3 |
| fine range | $1,000-$10,000 and up to two months imprisonment in default | s. 6.3 Punishment |
By-law 01-2024 of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish regulating commercial dog care and kennel facilities. PDF opened and confirmed.
| leash rule | Off owner's property, dog must be under control by harness or leash; not running at large; tethered dog that can leave property = at large | s. 5.1; s. 3.6 |
| fine range | Not less than $300 and not more than $10,000; up to 30 days imprisonment in default | s. 18.4 |
By-law 03-2019 of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish respecting responsible dog ownership (licensing, control). PDF opened and confirmed; registration/seal date left blank in document.