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

Dogs & animal control — Lacombe, Alberta: Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 469

In the City of Lacombe, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 469, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: fines as set forth in Schedule B or Schedule C... and to a fine of not less than $100.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: Owner shall ensure animal is not Running at Large (off premises, not in Off Leash Area, not on permitted leash held by person).

Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 469 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 4.1
licence fee	$150 Unaltered and not Microchipped Dog or Cat; $75 Unaltered and Microchipped Dog or Cat; $75 Altered Dog or Cat... not Microchipped; $15 Altered and Microchipped Dog or Cat; Free Service Animals; $100 Nuisance Animal License (Annually); $150 Vicious Animal License (Annually)	Schedule A - License Fees
leash rule	Owner shall ensure animal is not Running at Large (off premises, not in Off Leash Area, not on permitted leash held by person).	s. 5.1; s. 3.55
max animals	3 Dogs in one dwelling unit	s. 4.4
fine range	fines as set forth in Schedule B or Schedule C... and to a fine of not less than $100.00	s. 18.16

scout note

Requires dogs/cats be leashed or confined to designated off-leash areas; prohibits animals running at large; sets vicious/dangerous-dog hearing process; licence fees in Schedule A, penalties in Schedules B/C. Consolidated to 2021-06-28.