Dogs & animal control — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

City of St. John's has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Animal Control Regulation No. 1514 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 6(1)
leash rule Running at large of dogs or cats is prohibited unless otherwise exempted by law s. 5(4)
max animals No more than three Animals may be in an enclosure s. 3(2)(a)
scout note

Requires licensing and collar tags for dogs 6+ months. Prohibits choke-chain tethering. Owners must remove pet waste immediately and prevent excessive barking. Outdoor enclosures limited to three animals. Stray animals held minimum five days before disposition.

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