Dogs & animal control — Provost, Alberta

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

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

Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw 04-2023 adopted bylaw

Updates and consolidates animal ownership and control requirements for the Town of Provost, covering dogs, cats, and other animals; expands on earlier pet ownership bylaw.

Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 09-2016 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3(1)
leash rule Owner shall ensure Animal is not Running at Large; defined as not under control by leash on public/other property. s. 5(1); s. 2(2)(u)(i)
max animals 3 Animals (dogs or cats) over the age of three (3) months s. 5(7)
fine range not exceeding $10,000.00 on conviction; Schedule 'A' & 'B' list ticket penalties ($50-$1500) s. 17(2); Schedule 'A'; Schedule 'B'
scout note

Governs licensing, control, and responsible ownership of pets (dogs, cats) within the Town of Provost; covers dog registration, at-large offences, and enforcement by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

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