Dogs & animal control — St. Albert, Alberta

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

In the City of St. Albert, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Bylaw 11/2013, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: fine as prescribed in Schedule B; or not exceeding $10,000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: New: $73.00; $40.00 neutered. Renewal: $73.00; $40.00 neutered. Late: $104.50; $55.00 neutered. Service/Rescue: Nil.

Animal Bylaw 11/2013 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3(1)
licence fee New: $73.00; $40.00 neutered. Renewal: $73.00; $40.00 neutered. Late: $104.50; $55.00 neutered. Service/Rescue: Nil. Schedule A
leash rule Dog off property must be under complete control and on a leash not exceeding two (2) metres. s. 13(1)
max animals three (3) dogs s. 19(1)
fine range fine as prescribed in Schedule B; or not exceeding $10,000.00 s. 30
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Consolidated animal control bylaw regulating ownership, licensing, confinement, and enforcement for animals in St. Albert.

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