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

Dogs & animal control — Hudson, Quebec

In the Town of Hudson, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog must be on leash of no more than 1.85 m (6 ft) and accompanied by a person able to control the animal in public places.. Source: Règlement no 650.2-2021 modifiant le règlement 650 sur les animaux de compagnie, verified 2026-06-14.

Règlement no 650.2-2021 modifiant le règlement 650 sur les animaux de compagnie adopted bylaw

licence required	True	Section 2 / s. 4.1: «No guardian may keep a dog within the boundaries of the Town without having obtained beforehand a license»
leash rule	Dog must be on leash of no more than 1.85 m (6 ft) and accompanied by a person able to control the animal in public places.	s. 4.30(h): «on a leash of more than 1,85 meters or 6 feet in length by a person able to control or master the animal»

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Adopted Ville d'Hudson règlement 650.2-2021 amending règlement 650 on companion animals (dogs on leash); best available animal-control règlement on the site.