Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Asquith, Saskatchewan, licence required: True; licence fee: $10.00 neutered/spayed; $50.00 unneutered/unspayed > 1 year of age; free for guide dogs; leash rule: Dogs/cats must not run at large; must be on leash under competent control, securely confined, or fastened.; fines: First offence: $150.00 (reduced to $25.00 if paid within 7 days); second offence: $300.00 (reduced to $150.00); third and subsequent: $600.00. Source: Bylaw No. 2-2024 - Animal Control Bylaw; Bylaw No. 5-2025 - Off Leash Dog Park Bylaw, verified 2026-06-13.
Bylaw No. 2-2024 - Animal Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4(a)
licence fee
$10.00 neutered/spayed; $50.00 unneutered/unspayed > 1 year of age; free for guide dogs
s. 4(e)(a), 4(e)(b), 4(g)
leash rule
Dogs/cats must not run at large; must be on leash under competent control, securely confined, or fastened.
s. 5(a)(i)–(iii)
fine range
First offence: $150.00 (reduced to $25.00 if paid within 7 days); second offence: $300.00 (reduced to $150.00); third and subsequent: $600.00
s. 13(a)(i)–(iii)
scout note
Town of Asquith Animal Control Bylaw: licensing, control and impounding of cats and dogs and regulation of exotic/wild animals.
Bylaw No. 5-2025 - Off Leash Dog Park Bylaw
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Dogs permitted off-leash in designated off leash park area; must be leashed outside it or when nuisance.
s. 5 and s. 7(c)
scout note
Town of Asquith bylaw regulating dogs in the off-leash dog park.