Dogs & animal control — Camrose, Alberta

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the City of Camrose, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Care Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding ten thousand ($10,000) dollars; Schedule A: $1,500.00, $1,000.00; double the initial fine. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must not be at large; in public places must wear a leash not greater than two metres under effective control.

Animal Care Bylaw adopted bylaw
fine range not exceeding ten thousand ($10,000) dollars; Schedule A: $1,500.00, $1,000.00; double the initial fine Part II; Schedule "A"
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Regulates care, licensing, and control of animals including humane treatment requirements in Camrose.

Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 5.1
leash rule Dogs must not be at large; in public places must wear a leash not greater than two metres under effective control. s. 9.1, 9.2, 2.2
max animals three (3) Dogs over the age of six (6) months s. 4.1
fine range minimum penalty of $100 and a maximum penalty of $10,000 s. 34.4
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Regulates dog licensing, leashing, and dangerous dog control within Camrose.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.camrose.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Dogs & animal control across Alberta · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities