Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog off owner's property not under leash/harness control is running at large; off-leash permitted only in Designated Off Leash Areas under Voice Control; fines: not less than $100 and not more than $1,000. Source: Chapter 16 - Dog Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05.
Chapter 16 - Dog Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5(1)
leash rule
Dog off owner's property not under leash/harness control is running at large; off-leash permitted only in Designated Off Leash Areas under Voice Control
s. 3(9)
fine range
not less than $100 and not more than $1,000
s. 13(1)
scout note
Provides for the orderly control of dogs in the Town of Wolfville, including registration requirements, under Section 175 of the Municipal Government Act.