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

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In the Municipality of Frontenac, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be leashed outside owner's property; in public max 1.85 m leash; dogs ≥20 kg must wear licou or harnais; max animals: 3 chiens et 3 chats par bâtiment/terrain/logement; aussi max 3 rongeurs, 3 reptiles, 3 lapins, 3 oiseaux; fines: $100–$300 (art. 127); $250–$1 500 (art. 128); $300–$600 (art. 129); $500–$1 000 (art. 130); $500–$3 000 (art. 131); $1 000–$5 000 (art. 132); $1 000–$20 000 (art. 133). Source: Règlement no 498-2025 sur la garde et le contrôle des animaux, verified 2026-06-14.

licence required	True	art. 91: "doit se procurer toute licence prévue à l'article 120 A"
leash rule	Dogs must be leashed outside owner's property; in public max 1.85 m leash; dogs ≥20 kg must wear licou or harnais	art. 54: laisse d'une longueur maximale de 1,85 mètre; licou ou harnais si ≥20 kg
max animals	3 chiens et 3 chats par bâtiment/terrain/logement; aussi max 3 rongeurs, 3 reptiles, 3 lapins, 3 oiseaux	art. 26: "plus de trois (3) chiens et trois (3) chats"; art. 28: trois (3) rongeurs, reptiles, lapins, oiseaux
fine range	$100–$300 (art. 127); $250–$1 500 (art. 128); $300–$600 (art. 129); $500–$1 000 (art. 130); $500–$3 000 (art. 131); $1 000–$5 000 (art. 132); $1 000–$20 000 (art. 133)	art. 127–133

Dogs & animal control — Frontenac, Quebec