Dogs

Dog owner’s responsibilities

Licence

All dog owners must ensure that their dog has an annual licence, payable by May 1^st each year. The annual licence fee for each dog that is neutered or spayed is $25. The annual licence fee for each dog that is not neutered or spayed is $35.

Vaccination and other information needed to obtain the licence

To obtain a dog licence the owner must provide the following:

• confirmation that the dog was vaccinated against rabies
• confirmation that the dog has been neutered or spayed
• the dog’s breed, sex, colour, year of birth, name, distinctive signs, origin and if its weight is 20kg or more.
• dogs on the territory of Côte Saint-Luc must be microchipped and the owner must provide proof to that effect.

Public places

All dogs must be kept on a leash (maximum length of 1.85 meters) when in a public place. Dogs on a leash are permitted in city parks and public spaces, unless indicated by a sign, with the exception of

• Playgrounds (within 9 meters);
• Public swimming pools and wading pools and within the enclosures that surround them;
• Splash pads (within 9 meters);
• On a sports field (e.g. baseball diamond, soccer pitch, tennis court, skate park, skating rink, etc.);
• In a park where a special event organized or sanctioned by the city is being held (e.g. Canada Day).

Please note: In Veterans Park (and any park with a Cenotaph) only service dogs are allowed.

Dogs are not allowed on private grounds except with the consent of the owner. The dog owner can face a minimum fine of $500 for not respecting these rules.

The custodian of a dog must clean up every public or private ground soiled by feces of a dog. The fee for a first offense is between $200 and $400 for repeat offense.

Dogs weighing 20 kilograms or more

Dogs weighing 20kg or more must be equipped with a halter or a harness attached to its leash at all times, except in the designated dog runs.

Dog runs

The City of Côte Saint-Luc provides free access to two (2) municipal dog runs, located on Mackle Rd. (near Caldwell Ave.) and on Côte Saint-Luc Rd. (west of Westluke Ave.). Dogs must always wear valid tags while on public domain.