Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Township of Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Animal Control and Dog Licensing Fees.

Dogs & animal control — Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario

Township of Alfred and Plantagenet has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Animal Control and Dog Licensing Fees adopted bylaw

licence required	True	Every resident... shall... register the dog
leash rule	Leash max 2.4 meters, under direct control, unless on owner's premises, consented land, or designated off-leash park.	leash having a length of not more than 2.4 meters
max animals	3 dogs per household	more than three (3) dogs per household

scout note

Current dog control by-law regulating care, control, licensing, kennel limits, and running at large; By-law 2026-07 passed on 2026-03-10.