Dogs & animal control — Hay River, Northwest Territories

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

Town of Hay River has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-04.

Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 11
licence fee Un-neutered dog: annual fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2431; neutered dog: free lifetime licence tag s. 12-14
leash rule No owner shall permit a dog to run at large except in a designated off-leash area; on public property dog must be on a leash held by a person; off-leash dogs need leash not exceeding two metres carried s. 44; s. 47; s. 46(b)
max animals No more than two (2) dogs per property or household (pups under 3 months excepted) without Council permission or a kennel licence s. 27
fine range Dog at large $75/$112.50/$150; unlicensed dog $100/$150/$200; other offences up to $1,000.00 (Schedule A voluntary fines) SCHEDULE "A" VOLUNTARY FINES
scout note

Bylaw respecting domestic and feral animals and activities in relation to them, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act (in force April 1 2004). OCR-confirmed By-law No. 1957/ADMIN/05, Town of Hay River.

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