Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438, Saskatchewan, dogs & animal control rules are set by Bylaw 2012-02 Animal Units per Acre and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: maximum of $2,000 for each offence. Leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; must be in continuous charge of a person or securely confined/fastened. Max animals: one animal unit per 1 acre (general); one animal unit per 2 acres within 1/2 mile of country residential property.
| max animals | one animal unit per 1 acre (general); one animal unit per 2 acres within 1/2 mile of country residential property | s. 4, s. 5 |
| fine range | maximum of $2,000 for each offence | s. 7 |
Adopted bylaw of the RM of Battle River No. 438 limiting animal units per acre near country-residential land to protect water quality. Dated this 8th day of March, 2012.
| leash rule | Dogs must not run at large; must be in continuous charge of a person or securely confined/fastened. | s. 1 |
| max animals | 2 dogs per household (Organized Hamlet of Delmas only; puppy litters exempt until 3 months) | s. 6 |
| fine range | not less than fifty ($50) dollars and not more than five hundred ($500) per offence | s. 5 |
Adopted Dog Control Bylaw of the RM of Battle River No. 438 prohibiting dogs running at large. Dated this 7th day of January, 2021.