Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 2024-063 Canine Control By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not exceeding $5,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Owner shall allow the Dog to be At Large in the Township.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.1 |
| leash rule | No Owner shall allow the Dog to be At Large in the Township. | s. 10.1 |
| max animals | three (3) Dogs over the age of ninety days | s. 5.1 |
| fine range | not exceeding $5,000 | s. 18.3 |
Licensing, regulation and control of dogs; repeals 11-25 and 19-41. Max 3 dogs over 90 days per premises (unless licensed kennel); licence fee per Fees and Charges By-law; At Large prohibited; impoundment. Scanned, OCR.
| max animals | not more than three (3) | s. 9.1(f) |
| fine range | $400.00 set fine; first: $100.00–$50,000.00; second/subsequent: $400.00–$100,000.00; continuing: $100.00–$10,000 per day (total may exceed $100,000.00); maximum: $25,000 first/$50,000 subsequent; corporation: $50,000 first/$100,000 subsequent; other offence: $100.00–$10,000.00 (total not limited to $100,000.00) | s. 11.3(c)-(e); Schedule "A" |
Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Kennel By-law 2024-078: anyone keeping 4 or more dogs for boarding, breeding or fostering needs an annual Township kennel licence and must meet enclosure and care standards; operating without a licence carries a $400 set fine. Household dog licensing is in the separate Canine Control By-law 2024-063.
Township contracts out canine control; dog licensing, lost/found dogs, dangerous dog response; links 2026 dog licence application.
Refiled from fees_rates 2026-10-23 (content scan: 10 animal control signatures); pending verification.
By-law index page.