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

Dogs & animal control — Kingsbury, Quebec: Règlement sur le contrôle des animaux (Chapitre 10)

In the Village of Kingsbury, Quebec, dogs & animal control rules are set by Règlement sur le contrôle des animaux (Chapitre 10), verified 2026-06-13. A licence is required. Leash rule: Animals must be leashed outside owner's property; leash must not exceed 1.85 m (6 feet) on public spaces.

Règlement sur le contrôle des animaux (Chapitre 10) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	"l'enregistrement de tous les chiens est obligatoire"
leash rule	Animals must be leashed outside owner's property; leash must not exceed 1.85 m (6 feet) on public spaces.	"La laisse servant à contrôler le chien sur la place publique ne doit pas dépasser 1,85 mètre ou 6 pieds"

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Official adopted municipal bylaw on dog and cat control: animals must be confined or leashed off the owner's property; mandatory dog registration (entrusted to SPA de l'Estrie per 2021-02-01 council decision).