• Get a dog license
• Renew a dog license
• Get or renew a dog walker license

Dog tag

You will receive a tag along with your license. Dogs must always wear their tags, even if they are microchipped.

• Replace a dog tag

Spaying/neutering and microchipping

Spaying or neutering and microchipping are mandatory for dogs over 6 months of age. Some exceptions apply.

• Spaying/neutering and microchipping your pet

Leashes and harnesses

In public places, you must always keep your dog on a leash. The leash must not exceed 1.85 metres in length. Dogs that weigh 20 kilograms or more must also wear a halter or harness that is attached to the leash. Learn more about your other obligations.

• Your responsibilities as a pet owner

Number of animals permitted

You can have up to 8 pets, including:  

• A maximum of 3 dogs 
• A combined maximum of 4 cats and dogs 

For example: 3 cats and 1 dog

• Authorized pets and limits per dwelling

Visiting Montréal with a dog

You don’t need a license to bring your dog to Montréal, as long as you’re staying for less than a month and have a valid license from your town or city.

• Visit Montréal with your pet

Dog parks 

Dog parks are the only public places where you can let your dog run free. More than 50 dog parks are open all year long, all across Montreal.

• Guidelines to follow in a dog park

Potentially dangerous dogs

Special rules apply to dogs that could pose a danger to public health or safety. If your pet bites or displays aggressive behaviour, you must contact the city.

• Dogs deemed at risk and potentially dangerous

Lost or dead dog

If you lose your dog, or if he or she dies, you have 15 days to cancel your license. Did you find a stray, injured or dead dog? Find out what to do.

• Cancel a dog license
• Report an animal that is injured or in danger
• Report a dead animal on your property
• Report a dead animal on city property
• Report a lost or found animal

File a complaint against a dog owner

Has a dog behaved aggressively? Do you have neighbours who don’t leash their dog or pick up the dog’s droppings? Is there a dog barking all night in your neighbourhood? Report these issues to us.

• Report an aggressive dog
• Report a dog bite
• Make a complaint against a cat or dog owner