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

Dogs & animal control — Saint-Félicien, Quebec: Règlement no 2021-01 (20-023) concernant les animaux

In the Town of Saint-Félicien, Quebec, dogs & animal control rules are set by Règlement no 2021-01 (20-023) concernant les animaux, verified 2026-06-14. A licence is required. Leash rule: In public, dog must be on leash max 1.85 m; off-leash only in designated canine exercise areas. Max animals: Max 5 domestic animals including max 3 dogs per dwelling unit; kennel licence required for more than 3 dogs.

Règlement no 2021-01 (20-023) concernant les animaux adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 23.1
leash rule	In public, dog must be on leash max 1.85 m; off-leash only in designated canine exercise areas.	s. 17
max animals	Max 5 domestic animals including max 3 dogs per dwelling unit; kennel licence required for more than 3 dogs	s. 14.1; s. 2.6
fine range	$250–$750 (individual) / $500–$1,500 (corporation) general; $500–$1,500 / $1,000–$3,000 for leash/confinement; $1,000–$10,000 / $2,000–$20,000 for dangerous dog orders; doubled for recidivism	s. 42.1–42.9

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Règlement no 2021-01 (20-023) de la Ville de Saint-Félicien concernant les animaux (chiens, chats, encadrement provincial P-38.002). Adopted règlement, avis de motion 2020-12-07. PDF on muni domain.