Dogs & animal control — Nipawin, Saskatchewan

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

Town of Nipawin has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-13.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 1205/25 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 5.1(a)
licence fee Unaltered dog: $38 (2025), $20 (2026–2028); neutered/spayed dog: $18 (2025), $10 (2026–2028); nuisance animal: $110 (2025), $115 (2026), $120 (2027), $125 (2028); replacement tag: $5 Schedule "A"
leash rule Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 1.8 metres at all times in any public area, unless a designated off-leash area. s. 10.2
max animals No more than five (5) animals over the age of six (6) months in a single dwelling s. 8.1
fine range $75–$5,300 per Schedule C; up to $10,000 for offences not listed in Schedule C Schedule "C"; s. 25.2
scout note

Town of Nipawin Bylaw No. 1205/25 respecting regulation, licensing, care and control of animals, livestock and poultry.

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