Dogs & animal control — Verchères, Quebec

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

In the Municipality of Verchères, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog must be on leash max 1.85 m in public; max 1.25 m if potentially dangerous; exempt in canine exercise areas.; max animals: Max 2 dogs; max 6 animals total (max 3 cats and 2 dogs) per dwelling unit, excluding kennels/catteries.; fines: $100–$1 500 (personne physique); $400–$3 000 (autres cas) per bylaw; Règlement d'application (incorporated): $250–$10 000 (physique) / $500–$20 000 (autres); récidive: doublées. Source: Règlement No 557-2020 (mod. 594-2024) - Animaux, verified 2026-06-13.

Règlement No 557-2020 (mod. 594-2024) - Animaux adopted bylaw
licence required True art. 41; Annexe A: "Les chiens" doivent faire l'objet d'une demande d'enregistrement
leash rule Dog must be on leash max 1.85 m in public; max 1.25 m if potentially dangerous; exempt in canine exercise areas. Règlement d'application art. 20 (Annexe B, incorporated by art. 28); art. 36 h) for potentially dangerous dogs
max animals Max 2 dogs; max 6 animals total (max 3 cats and 2 dogs) per dwelling unit, excluding kennels/catteries. art. 15 b) et c)
fine range $100–$1 500 (personne physique); $400–$3 000 (autres cas) per bylaw; Règlement d'application (incorporated): $250–$10 000 (physique) / $500–$20 000 (autres); récidive: doublées arts. 57–75 (bylaw); Règlement d'application arts. 33–40 (Annexe B); art. 78 (récidive)
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Adopted bylaw on animals (with annexes), abrogating 362-2003 and amended by 594-2024.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.ville.vercheres.qc.ca · Last verified 2026-06-13 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities