Montrose dog leash rules and off-leash areas
Where can dogs be off leash in Montrose, and what are the leash rules?
Short answer
In Montrose, a dog may not run at large. It must be on the owner's property, or on a leash or under the control of a responsible person. Leashes can be no longer than 2 metres. The Village's pages and bylaw name no off-leash park.
Key facts
| Leash rule | A dog may not run at large in the Village. "Running at large" means not on the owner's property and not on a leash and/or under the control of a person responsible.Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, 2013, s. 3(l), s. 6(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo Owner of any Dog or Cat shall allow such Dog or Cat to Run At Large in the Village. an animal that is not on the property of the owner and not on a leash and/or under the control of a person responsible |
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| Maximum leash length | A leash may not be longer than 2 metres.Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, 2013, s. 3(g) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingwhich does not exceed two (2) metres in length |
| Off-leash areas | Not confirmed. No off-leash area is listed in the bylaw or on the Village's Parks page. |
| Places dogs are not allowed | Any park or public recreation land that Council has posted "No Dogs Allowed" by resolution.Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, 2013, s. 6(2) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingupon any lands or premises designated for public recreational or park purposes if such lands or premises are posted to this effect by resolution of the Council |
| Cleaning up | An owner whose dog or cat defecates on another person's property or public property must immediately remove it.Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, 2013, s. 4(5) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAn Owner whose Dog or Cat defecates on another person’s property or public property shall immediately remove the defecated matter. |
| Fine, dog at large or off leash | Bylaw violation notice for "Running At Large": first offence $50 (reduced to $20 if paid before the deadline), second $75 ($40), third $100 ($80). Deadline is seven clear days from the date of issue.Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, 2013, Schedule C · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingRunning At Large First Offence: $50.00 – reduced to $20.00 if paid before the deadline Second Offence: $75.00 – reduced to $40.00 if paid before the deadline Third Offence: $100.00 – reduced to $80.00 if paid before the deadline |
| Bylaw | Animal Control Bylaw (2013), Bylaw #706Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, 2013, title and number · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBYLAW #706 ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW (2013) |
How it works
Under the Village's Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, "running at large" means a dog that is not on its owner's property and not on a leash and/or under the control of a person responsible for it. A dog may not run at large. A leash may not be longer than 2 metres.
Good to know
- No off-leash area is listed in the bylaw or on the Village's Parks page. Ask the Village Office at 250-367-7234 if one exists.
- Council can post a park or public recreation land "No Dogs Allowed" by resolution. The bylaw does not name any such place, so look for signs.
- If your dog defecates on another person's property or on public property, you must remove it immediately.
- A dangerous dog off its owner's property must be muzzled and on a leash of no more than 1 metre.
- A "Running At Large" violation notice is $50 for a first offence ($20 if paid before the deadline), $75 for a second ($40) and $100 for a third ($80). The bylaw also sets a court fine of $50 to $500.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Animal Control Bylaw No. 706, 2013 (PDF), Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Animal Control, Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Contacts, Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
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