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

Dogs & animal control — Westmount, Quebec: Règlement 1522 — Règlement concernant les chiens et les permis s'y rapportant (consolidé)

In the Town of Westmount, Quebec, dogs & animal control rules are set by Règlement 1522 — Règlement concernant les chiens et les permis s'y rapportant (consolidé). A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs in public must be on leash not exceeding 1.82 metres (6 feet) under control of capable person; off-leash only in designated dog parks. Max animals: More than 3 dogs aged 6 months or older prohibited on residential or commercial property; max 3 dogs per guardian in public place.

Règlement 1522 — Règlement concernant les chiens et les permis s'y rapportant (consolidé) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 2: "No person shall keep a dog on a private property … unless he or she has a license issued for the dog by the City"
leash rule	Dogs in public must be on leash not exceeding 1.82 metres (6 feet) under control of capable person; off-leash only in designated dog parks.	Section 11
max animals	More than 3 dogs aged 6 months or older prohibited on residential or commercial property; max 3 dogs per guardian in public place.	Section 8; Section 9
fine range	$250–$750 first offence; $500–$1,500 subsequent (general); $500 first / $1,500 subsequent (ss. 11–13); $1,000 first / $2,000 subsequent (dangerous dog provisions)	Section 23; Section 23.1; Section 24

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Règlement concernant les chiens et les permis s'y rapportant no 1522, version consolidée (mise à jour 14 mai 2024).