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

Dogs & animal control — Hay River, Northwest Territories: Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules)

In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules), verified 2026-09-29. Fines: Dog at large $75/$112.50/$150; unlicensed dog $100/$150/$200; other offences up to $1,000.00 (Schedule A voluntary fines). A licence is required. Licence fee: Un-neutered dog: annual fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2431; neutered dog: free lifetime licence tag.

Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	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

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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.