Dogs & animal control — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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

City of Charlottetown has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-03.

Dog Control Bylaw (effective June 21, 1995; last amended January 10, 2011) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 2.1
licence fee $25 each male/female; $15 each neutered male or spayed female; kennel $100 Schedule "A"
leash rule No dog owner shall permit dog to run at large within the City; run at large = unleashed dog in a public place or on private property without permission s. 6.2(a); s. 1.15
max animals kennel licence required to keep dogs for commercial breeding/showing/boarding s. 3.1
fine range first offence $100-$500; subsequent $200-$1,000 s. 8.1
scout note

Bylaw of the City of Charlottetown relating to the registration and control of dogs under Part I s.21 of the Charlottetown Area Municipalities Act. Covers licensing, leashing, dog control officers, and enforcement.

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