Municipal Bylaw & Enforcement Section

Bylaw Education and Enforcement Program February 2012

The Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Medicine Hat Police Service will be focusing on Off Leash Area Etiquette for the month of February 2012. 

The City of Medicine Hat Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaws #3935 has a variety of provisions that are aimed to make the off leash areas and trail system a safe and fun place for all users.   A few of the provisions that the community should be aware of are as follows:

• Only allow you dog off leash on trails that are in designated off leash areas, and they must still be under your control. 
• Remember to immediately pick up after your dog and to carry a means of cleaning up dog defecation whenever you have your dog in public. 
• Dogs must be licensed and have a valid license tag on them.
• Prevent your dog from chasing wildlife, it is dangerous and illegal.
• Respect other trail users for the enjoyment of everyone.

Remember that the areas currently designated as Off Leash Areas, are not exclusively for that purpose, and are available for use by the entire community for a variety of reasons. 

To report bylaw violations please call or complaints line at 403-529-8481.  If you have questions related to this or any other bylaw enforcement issue please call our information line at 403-529-8400.

Supt. Fred Crittenden
Supervisor of Municipal Bylaw Enforcement
Medicine Hat Police Service
403-529-8436