Calgary’s bylaws related to dogs.
Under our Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw:
-All dogs must have and wear a City of Calgary licence as soon as they reach three months of age.
-All dogs must be on-leash at all times, unless posted signs indicate otherwise, or on property where the owner of the dog has the right of occupation.
-Dogs may not be left unattended while tethered.
-Dogs may only be transported in the back of a truck if the dog is in a fully enclosed trailer, a truck bed covered with a topper, contained in a ventilated kennel that is secured to the truck bed, or securely tethered and not standing on bare metal.
-Dog owners must ensure that they bring along a suitable means to pick up feces.
-Dog owners must pick up all feces produces by their dog both on and off their property.
-Dogs must be under control in designated off-leash areas. This means they must be in sight of their owners and respond to sight or sound commands.
-As a dog owner, you must ensure your dog does not:
Bite anyone
Injure anyone
Chase, threaten or attack a person or animal
Bark, howl or disturb anyone
Cause damage to property or animals
Scatter garbage
Dogs are not allowed in:
School grounds
Playgrounds
Sports fields
Golf courses
Cemeteries
Wading or swimming areas
While on a pathway, your dog must:
Be on a leash no longer than two metres
Remain on the right hand side of the pathway
Not interfere with or obstruct other users
You may not cycle, skateboard or in-line skate with a dog on a leash while on a pathway.
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