Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 7860, 1999 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-25. Fines: Individual: minimum per Schedule No. 7 (ranging $50 to $1,000 depending on offence and repetition), not more than $2,000; corporation not more than $5,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must not be at large; off premises, leash not exceeding two metres and proper control required, except in designated off-leash areas.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 7860, 1999
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 4
licence fee
Effective Jan 1, 2026 — Dog not spayed/neutered: $77.00; Dog under 12 months: $38.00; Dog spayed/neutered: $38.00. Effective Jan 1, 2027 — Dog not spayed/neutered: $80.50; Dog under 12 months: $40.00; Dog spayed/neutered: $40.00. Tag Replacement: $11.50 (2026) / $12.00 (2027). Fees exclusive of applicable taxes.
Schedule No. 1
leash rule
Dogs must not be at large; off premises, leash not exceeding two metres and proper control required, except in designated off-leash areas.
s. 3(1)(b); s. 9(1)
fine range
Individual: minimum per Schedule No. 7 (ranging $50 to $1,000 depending on offence and repetition), not more than $2,000; corporation not more than $5,000.
s. 24(1)(a)(b); Schedule No. 7
scout note
City of Saskatoon The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 (consolidated/codified to Bylaw 10139). Opened official city-clerk PDF; replaced the content-page link with the actual bylaw PDF. Category confirmed animal_control.
Bylaw No. 8176 - The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003 (codified to Bylaw 10140, Dec 17 2025)
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Where an animal declared dangerous is removed from the owner's property the animal shall be equipped with a muzzle and be secured by a leash
s. 16
fine range
individual not exceeding $10,000.00; corporation not exceeding $25,000.00; Appendix "B" minimums $250.00/$500.00/$750.00 and $500.00/$1,000.00/$1,500.00
s. 9.1; Appendix "B"
scout note
Establishes a dangerous-dog declaration process and confinement/muzzling/signage requirements for animals declared dangerous or vicious.