Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador, dogs & animal control rules are set by Town of Whitbourne Policy Book (Miscellaneous item 6: Dogs), verified 2026-10-28. Leash rule: Dogs not permitted to roam at large; kept on leash at all times when walked.
| leash rule | Dogs not permitted to roam at large; kept on leash at all times when walked. | Miscellaneous item 6 |
Council policy book, Miscellaneous item 6: dogs may not roam at large in Whitbourne at any time and must be leashed when walked through the community; owners of roaming dogs are ticketed. No licence, animal limit or fine amount stated.
Section p.13 covers livestock/fowl only (not dogs): impound fees $50/$50/$100 for unlicensed animal, fines up to $1,000, bite/nuisance rules. Dog content is only a barking clause in Noise Regulations. Mostly backyard_animals.