Dogs & animal control — Norman Wells, Northwest Territories

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

Town of Norman Wells has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-04.

Companion Animal Control By-law No. 10-23 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3
licence fee $10 each neutered dog; $20 each dog not neutered; $10 each cat; $5 per dog kept under Hobby License; Hobby License $50; Dangerous Dog $100; replacement tag $5 Schedule "A" s.1
leash rule Owner shall ensure dog/domestic animal not be at large; dangerous dog off-property must be muzzled and harnessed/leashed on lead not exceeding 1 metre s. 13.a; s. 21.d
max animals more than four dogs requires a Hobby License s. 6
fine range fine not exceeding $2,000 for an individual; $10,000 for a corporation s. 36
scout note

Town of Norman Wells bylaw (2010) providing for the control, licensing and protection of companion animals. OCR-confirmed: Town of Norman Wells, NWT, Bylaw No. 10-23, cited as the Companion Animal Control By-law.

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