Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law No. 11 — Animal Control By-Law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 and up to 30 days imprisonment in default. Leash rule: Running at large = found anywhere other than owner's property and not under control of any person; no owner shall permit an Animal to run at large.
| leash rule | Running at large = found anywhere other than owner's property and not under control of any person; no owner shall permit an Animal to run at large | s. 2(2); s. 4 |
| fine range | Not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 and up to 30 days imprisonment in default | s. 11 Penalty |
Governs animal control (excluding dogs) in the Municipality of the District of Barrington.
| leash rule | Off owner's premises, dog must be kept under control by harness or leash; tethered dog able to leave property = at large; on Municipal Trails/Sidewalks dogs must be leashed | s. 5; s. 6 |
| fine range | Not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 and up to 30 days imprisonment in default | s. 21 Penalty |
Regulates dog licensing, running at large, and related matters in the District of Barrington.