Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; licence fee: $10 neutered/spayed; $30 un-neutered; fierce/dangerous dog $40; kennel $10; leash rule: Running at large if off owner's premises without continuous restraint and control by leash, or tethered so it can leave property boundaries; fines: $100-$1,000. Source: Chapter 16 — Dog By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Chapter 16 — Dog By-Law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3
licence fee
$10 neutered/spayed; $30 un-neutered; fierce/dangerous dog $40; kennel $10
s. 5(1); s. 22(2); s. 10(2)
leash rule
Running at large if off owner's premises without continuous restraint and control by leash, or tethered so it can leave property boundaries
s. 11(1)
fine range
$100-$1,000
s. 27
scout note
Governs dog licensing, running at large, dangerous dogs, leash requirements, and barking in the Town of Bridgewater. Approved January 12 2015 (Motion 15-011).