Dogs & animal control — Slave Lake, Alberta

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

In the Town of Slave Lake, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Responsible Pet Owners Bylaw 12-2015, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than fifty (50) dollars or more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) dollars. A licence is required. Licence fee: $50.00 Male Dog; $50.00 Female Dog; $25.00 Spayed or Neutered Dog; $5.00 Replacement of Lost Tag.

Responsible Pet Owners Bylaw 12-2015 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3(1)
licence fee $50.00 Male Dog; $50.00 Female Dog; $25.00 Spayed or Neutered Dog; $5.00 Replacement of Lost Tag Schedule "A"
leash rule No owner shall allow any dog or cat to be at large s. 4(1)
max animals three (3) dogs or cats or a combination of, aged six (6) months or more s. 3(3)
fine range not less than fifty (50) dollars or more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) dollars s. 8(3)
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Regulates dog licensing and control in Slave Lake, including prohibitions on excessive barking and property damage. Listed in the active bylaw library.

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