| leash rule | In a residential area, a dog off the Owner's premises must be on a leash held by a person able to maintain immediate, effective and continuous control. | "a Dog which is off the premises of its Owner and not on a leash held by a person physically able to maintain immediate, effective and continuous control of the Animal" |
| max animals | Four or more dogs/cats over six months maintained, boarded, bred, trained, or kept for sale deemed a kennel. | "any property where four or more Dogs and/or cats over six months in age are maintained, boarded, bred, trained or cared for"; "is deemed a kennel" |
| fine range | Minimum $100 to not exceeding $10,000.00; default imprisonment up to 6 months. | "minimum of fine $100 and not exceeding $10,000.00, and in default of payment of any penalty, to imprisonment for up to 6 months" |
scout note
Governs animal licensing, control, and at-large offences within Red Deer County; enforced by County Patrol; updated in 2024 to reflect current standards.