Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Saint-Félicien, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: In public, dog must be on leash max 1.85 m; off-leash only in designated canine exercise areas.; max animals: Max 5 domestic animals including max 3 dogs per dwelling unit; kennel licence required for more than 3 dogs; fines: $250–$750 (individual) / $500–$1,500 (corporation) general; $500–$1,500 / $1,000–$3,000 for leash/confinement; $1,000–$10,000 / $2,000–$20,000 for dangerous dog orders; doubled for recidivism. Source: Règlement no 2021-01 (20-023) concernant les animaux, verified 2026-06-14.
Règlement no 2021-01 (20-023) concernant les animaux
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 23.1
leash rule
In public, dog must be on leash max 1.85 m; off-leash only in designated canine exercise areas.
s. 17
max animals
Max 5 domestic animals including max 3 dogs per dwelling unit; kennel licence required for more than 3 dogs
s. 14.1; s. 2.6
fine range
$250–$750 (individual) / $500–$1,500 (corporation) general; $500–$1,500 / $1,000–$3,000 for leash/confinement; $1,000–$10,000 / $2,000–$20,000 for dangerous dog orders; doubled for recidivism
s. 42.1–42.9
scout note
Règlement no 2021-01 (20-023) de la Ville de Saint-Félicien concernant les animaux (chiens, chats, encadrement provincial P-38.002). Adopted règlement, avis de motion 2020-12-07. PDF on muni domain.