General animal-control bylaw: dog licensing, leash requirements, number of animals permitted per dwelling, nuisance/noise from animals, and impoundment. Consolidated version current to May 2021.
Dogs & animal control — Châteauguay, Quebec
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
The Town of Châteauguay, Quebec has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Codification administrative du règlement relatif aux animaux (G-050-20); Codification administrative du règlement relatif à la garde des poules en milieu urbain (G-052-21); Règlement établissant l'emplacement des parcs canins et règles applicables à la présence de chiens (G-027-18), verified 2026-08-23.
Regulates keeping backyard/urban hens: permit requirement, maximum number of hens, coop/enclosure standards, and prohibition on roosters.
Designates the city's off-leash dog parks and sets the rules for dogs at those sites (leash-free areas, owner responsibilities, prohibited hours/behaviour).