Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Regulations and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-29. Fines: first offence not less than $100.00 and not exceeding $500.00; subsequent not less than $500.00 and not more than $1000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $30.00 for each License (Certified Service Animal exempt from fee but must be registered).
| leash rule | No owner shall permit their Animal to roam at large within the Town; all animals shall be penned and/or constrained in a suitable detached building or enclosure. | Animal to roam at large within the Town |
| fine range | first offence not less than $100.00 and not exceeding $500.00; subsequent not less than $500.00 and not more than $1000.00 | first offence to a fine not less than $100.00 |
Regulates animal control within the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.1 |
| licence fee | $30.00 for each License (Certified Service Animal exempt from fee but must be registered) | s. 3.1; s. 2.3 |
| leash rule | Dogs must be kept safely tethered or penned per Animal Health and Protection Act; Restrained means securely on a leash of not more than two (2) meters in length when outside; cats kept on premises or safely tethered/penned at all times. | s. 12.1; s. 1.16; s. 12.2 |
| max animals | no more than three Animals housed in the same enclosure (for animals normally residing/kept outside unsupervised for extended periods) | s. 25.1 |
| fine range | first offence not less than $100.00 and not exceeding $500.00; subsequent not less than $500.00 and not more than $1,000.00 | s. 21.1 |
Current dog and cat control regulations adopted April 2021, governing licensing, leashing, and control of dogs and cats in the town.