Dogs & animal control — Westlock County, Alberta

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

Municipal District of Westlock County has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4.1
licence fee $15.00 (one-time fee); $30.00 (one-time fee); Vicious Dog $250.00; $500.00 Schedule "B"
leash rule Not restrained by a Permitted Leash or other satisfactory means, or not under immediate control. s. 2.4
max animals two (2) Dogs s. 7.1
fine range Not less than Schedule "A" penalty; Not exceeding $10,000.00 s. 24.1
scout note

Governs dog ownership and control in Westlock County. Passed October 22, 2024. Requires dog licensing ($15 fee), prohibits dogs at large, and bans excessive barking/howling.

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