Dogs & animal control — Winnipeg, Manitoba

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

City of Winnipeg has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Responsible Pet Ownership By-law No. 92/2013 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 5(1)
leash rule Dog must be leashed (max 20 ft; max 6 ft on streets/paths/near people) unless on owner's property, consented property, or off-leash area. s. 4(1)(c)
max animals 6 dogs and cats (max 4 dogs) s. 25(2)
fine range Minimum Fine $350 Schedule "B"
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Regulates pet ownership, dog and cat licensing, animals at large, dangerous dogs, prohibited animals, and related owner responsibilities.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://winnipeg.ca · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities