Responsible pet ownership

The City of Airdrie has a Animal Control Bylaw No. B-33/2016 outlining the responsibilities of animal ownership. This is a brief overview of the bylaw.

Animal owners must:

• Keep dog on a leash unless in a designated off-leash area
• Purchase a dog licence once the dog is three months old
• Make sure your dog’s license is on your dog at all times
• Clean up after your dog
• Purchase a cat licence 
• Not allow cats to roam off your property

Animal must not:

• bite anyone
• injure anyone
• chase, threaten or attack a person or animals
• bark, howl or disturb anyone
• cause damage to property or other animals
• scatter garbage
• wander into any swimming, bathing or splash pool/park that is provided for public use

Animal owners are responsible for:

• picking up all feces produced by their dogs or cats both on and off their property
• not owning more than three dogs and cats per household

Barking

Barking can be a major annoyance for your family and your neighbours. If your dog’s barking is an issue, you could try:

1. Putting your dog in a private area of your yard away from neighbourhood noises
2. Enrolling your dog in obedience classes
3. Purchasing or renting a barking deterrent device through a pet store or your veterinarian
4. Speaking with your veterinarian about other options

Dog barking complaints
Concerned about a barking dog? Contact Airdrie Municipal Enforcement for a dog barking package.