Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Whitecourt, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 1580, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than established in Schedule A- Fines, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). Leash rule: Dogs and cats must not be at large; off the owner's property they must be restrained by a leash and under effective control. Max animals: two (2) Dogs and (2) Cats.
| leash rule | Dogs and cats must not be at large; off the owner's property they must be restrained by a leash and under effective control. | s. 4.3; s. 2.3(b) |
| max animals | two (2) Dogs and (2) Cats | s. 4.1 |
| fine range | not less than established in Schedule A- Fines, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) | s. 12.3 |
Governs responsible pet ownership and animal control in Whitecourt.