Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Longview, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Bylaw 486-26 — Responsible Pet Ownership, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not more than TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) and not less than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). A licence is required. Leash rule: When off the property of the Owner, the Owner of a Dog must always keep the Dog Under Control by means of a Permitted Leash.
Bylaw 486-26 — Responsible Pet Ownership
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 4.1
leash rule
When off the property of the Owner, the Owner of a Dog must always keep the Dog Under Control by means of a Permitted Leash.
s. 6.1
max animals
three (3) Dogs
s. 5.2
fine range
not more than TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) and not less than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
s. 18.7
scout note
Current animal control bylaw governing responsible pet ownership in the Village of Longview; supersedes Bylaw 480-25 and Bylaw 326-09.