Dogs & animal control — Holden, Alberta

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

Village of Holden has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Animal Control Bylaw #4-2023 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3.1, s. 3.3
licence fee Dog: $15 (1st registration), $15 (Jan–Feb renewal), $20 (Mar–Dec renewal); Cat: $15 (1st registration), $15 (Jan–Feb renewal), $20 (Mar–Dec renewal); Dangerous Dog: $30 (1st registration), $30 (Jan–Feb renewal), $40 (Mar–Dec renewal); Guide/Assistance Dog: Nil; Replacement tag: $5.00 Schedule "A"
leash rule Animals off owner's property must be carried or restrained by a restraining device under physical control of a person. s. 2.3
max animals No more than 9 animals total, with no more than 3 of any single species, without kennel/shelter permit s. 4.1
fine range $30–$100; double for dangerous dog offences under s. 5 or second/subsequent offence within one year Schedule "C"
scout note

Regulates and controls animals within the Village of Holden, including leash requirements, impoundment, licensing of dogs and cats, and prohibited animals.

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