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:
- Putting your dog in a private area of your yard away from neighbourhood noises
- Enrolling your dog in obedience classes
- Purchasing or renting a barking deterrent device through a pet store or your veterinarian
- Speaking with your veterinarian about other options
Dog barking complaints
Concerned about a barking dog? Contact Airdrie Municipal Enforcement for a dog barking package.
Documents
- 2016 ACBylaw Consolidated (pdf)
- ACB 2016 Schedule A (pdf)
- ACB 2016 Schedule B (pdf)
- ABC 2016 Schedule C (pdf)
- ACB 2016 Schedule D (pdf)
- ACB 2016 Schedule E (pdf)
- ACB 2016 Schedule F (pdf)
Hours
Municipal Enforcement Administration Building Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday
CLOSED
Municipal Enforcement Officer Hours
Monday to Friday
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday
6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
CANADA DAY Administration Building
Jul 1, 2022:
CLOSED
CANADA DAY Officer Hours
Jul 1, 2022:
6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.