Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Parish of Sainte-Perpétue, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog must be kept on leash on public roads and public places; leash max 1.85 m.; max animals: More than 2 dogs prohibited per dwelling/premises without written authorization; fines: $100–$4,000 depending on infraction and repetition; up to $4,000 for individuals (doubled for potentially dangerous dogs in some cases). Source: Règlement 2021-06 sur la garde d'animaux, verified 2026-06-13.
| licence required | True | art. 62 |
| leash rule | Dog must be kept on leash on public roads and public places; leash max 1.85 m. | art. 80; art. 84 |
| max animals | More than 2 dogs prohibited per dwelling/premises without written authorization | art. 9 |
| fine range | $100–$4,000 depending on infraction and repetition; up to $4,000 for individuals (doubled for potentially dangerous dogs in some cases) | art. 98–101 |
Official adopted animal keeping bylaw PDF linked from the municipal règlements page.