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

Town of Coaldale, Alberta has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Dog Regulation & Control Bylaw; Domestic Animal Bylaw.

Dogs & animal control — Coaldale, Alberta

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

Dog Regulation & Control Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	True	"shall apply for a license for that dog to the Town of Coaldale office and pay the applicable license fee"
leash rule	Dog not on owner's or permitted property must be restrained by a permitted leash (max 3.0 m) held by a person.	"a leash adequate to control the dog to which it is"; "shall not exceed 3.0 meters in length"
max animals	3 dogs aged 6 months or more; up to 5 with a Fanciers License	"than Three (3) dogs of whatever sex, and aged six (6) months or more"; "up to five (5) licensed dogs over the age of six (6) months"

scout note

Regulates dog ownership, licensing, leashing, and control within Coaldale.

Domestic Animal Bylaw adopted bylaw

fine range

$250.00 for a first violation; and $500.00 for any subsequent violation.

s. 7(b)(i)-(ii)

scout note

Regulates keeping of domestic animals (beyond dogs) in Coaldale, including licensing and care requirements.