Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Ajax, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog and Cat By-law No. 40-2025, verified 2026-10-28. A licence is required. Leash rule: Every owner shall keep a dog or cat leashed and under the control of some person when off the property. Max animals: three (3) dogs; three (3) cats.
Dog and Cat By-law No. 40-2025
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
leash rule
Every owner shall keep a dog or cat leashed and under the control of some person when off the property
s. 4.6
max animals
three (3) dogs; three (3) cats
s. 8.7; s. 8.8
scout note
Licenses and regulates dogs and cats. Tag required on payment of licence fee; dogs and cats may not run at large; limit of three dogs and three cats per dwelling unit; dangerous-dog and impoundment provisions.
Ajax common by-laws index
Index listing the Dog and Cat By-law and other common by-laws.