Dog keeping
Dogs in Reykjavík are now registered, or unregistered, with an electronic ID on the site island.is. Reykjavík Animal Services (DÝR) is in charge of matters concerning pets in Reykjavík.
Before you apply
- Read the Resolution on Dog Keeping in Reykjavík (IS).
- If you live in a multi-unit building, you'll need to obtain approval from other owners before having a dog in the building.
- Keeping a dog, and registering it, is not allowed except in the home of the owner, and the owner must be 18 years of age or older.
- Puppies should be registered no later than 4 months old.
Fee schedule
Off-leash area for dogs
The City Viewer shows areas where leash-free dogs are allowed in Reykjavík. To view the areas in the City Viewer, open a selection window (in the left corner of the page), select Þjónusta (Services) from the menu, and then check Hundasvæði - lausaganga hunda (Dog area - leash-free dogs). You can zoom in to each area.
Contact us
Dog Control is now a part of Reykjavík Animal Services.
For urgent matters at night and on weekends, please contact the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police.