Dogs & animal control — Montréal-Ouest, Quebec

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

In the Town of Montréal-Ouest, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog must be on leash of less than two metres at all times, except on keeper's property or in designated dog park/exercise area.; max animals: 3 dogs and 4 cats per dwelling; fines: $100–$1,000 (natural person); $200–$2,000 (legal person); repeat: $200–$2,000 (natural person), $400–$4,000 (legal person). Source: Règlement no 2015-006 concernant les animaux, verified 2026-06-14.

Règlement no 2015-006 concernant les animaux adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 2.01: "prohibited to keep a dog or cat...unless it has been registered and a licence tag has been obtained"
leash rule Dog must be on leash of less than two metres at all times, except on keeper's property or in designated dog park/exercise area. s. 3.05
max animals 3 dogs and 4 cats per dwelling s. 3.04
fine range $100–$1,000 (natural person); $200–$2,000 (legal person); repeat: $200–$2,000 (natural person), $400–$4,000 (legal person) s. 6.02, s. 6.03
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Adopted Ville de Montréal-Ouest règlement 2015-006 concerning animals, replacing règlement 395 (adopted 2015-05-26).

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