Dogs & animal control — Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law No. 17, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Licence fee: One-time registration $10 (includes tag); replacement tag $5. Leash rule: Off owner's premises without continuous restraint and control is running at large; on Town trails and sidewalks dogs must be leashed at all times.

Dog Control By-law No. 17 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3
licence fee One-time registration $10 (includes tag); replacement tag $5 s. 3
leash rule Off owner's premises without continuous restraint and control is running at large; on Town trails and sidewalks dogs must be leashed at all times s. 6; s. 7
scout note

Dogs off-premises must be under continuous restraint; leashed on all town trails and sidewalks; fierce/dangerous dogs (including wolf-dog hybrids) muzzled off property; impound and barking provisions. Adopted at Second Reading May 3, 2023; mailed to Minister May 15, 2023.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.clarksharbour.com/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Dogs & animal control across Nova Scotia · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities