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

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In the Town of Dorval, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be on leash ≤7 feet (2.15 m) in public places; ≤4 feet (1.25 m) for dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs.; max animals: No more than 4 combined dogs and cats per residence; litters may be kept up to 3 months before limit applies.; fines: Arts. 5–6 infractions: $200 (1st), $400 (2nd), $600 (3rd+); other infractions: min. $50 (1st), $100 (2nd), $150 (3rd+).. Source: Règlement RCM-74-2019 sur le contrôle des animaux, verified 2026-06-14.

licence required	True	art. 2 — «doit faire immatriculer ledit chien ou chat»
leash rule	Dogs must be on leash ≤7 feet (2.15 m) in public places; ≤4 feet (1.25 m) for dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs.	arts. 14–15 — laisse n'excédant pas sept (7) pieds (2.15 m) … quatre (4) pieds (1.25 m)
max animals	No more than 4 combined dogs and cats per residence; litters may be kept up to 3 months before limit applies.	art. 19 — «nombre combiné de chiens et de chats supérieur à quatre (4)»
fine range	Arts. 5–6 infractions: $200 (1st), $400 (2nd), $600 (3rd+); other infractions: min. $50 (1st), $100 (2nd), $150 (3rd+).	art. 24, 1° et 2°

Dogs & animal control — Dorval, Quebec