The updated dog control ordinance in the City of The Dalles goes into effect on Wednesday.  It includes a requirement that dogs must be in the control of their keeper when off the owner’s premises, which the City says generally means dogs must be on a leash and not allowed to run at large, except in locations or situations where off-leash use is specifically permitted by law.  The ordinance establishes limits on the number of adult dogs at four in a single-family residence, and two in a duplex, multi-family, or other dwelling type.  Those with more dogs before the new limits were established can file a non-conforming dog declaration available at the City of The Dalles website by March 8, while also getting each dog licensed by July 1.  All adult dogs kept within The Dalles city limits will need to be licensed by July 1, which requires a current rabies vaccination.  The City Council will be approving dog licensing fees at its January 26 meeting as part of the adoption of a municipal fee schedule.