Dogs & animal control — Claresholm, Alberta

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

Town of Claresholm has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Cat Bylaw #1769 adopted bylaw
leash rule Cat running at large on public street or private property without permission is an offence. s. 3; s. 2(f)
fine range $100; $250; $500 s. 10(b)-(d)
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Provides for regulation and control of cats within the Town of Claresholm.

Dog Bylaw #1768 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3
licence fee $20/year; $70/year intact Schedule "A"
leash rule Must be on leash and under immediate, continuous and effective control off premises. s. 16(b)
max animals 3 dogs; 5 with Dog Fancier Permit s. 16(q)
fine range $100; $250; $500; $300 s. 43; s. 44
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Regulates ownership, licensing and control of dogs within the Town of Claresholm.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.townofclaresholm.com · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities