Dogs & animal control — Alnwick/Haldimand, Ontario

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

In the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 71-2022 (Alnwick/Haldimand), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $100.00; $200.00; $250.00; $350.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Owner of any animal shall cause or permit an animal to run at large within the limits of the Municipality.

Animal Control By-law No. 71-2022 (Alnwick/Haldimand) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3.1
leash rule No Owner of any animal shall cause or permit an animal to run at large within the limits of the Municipality s. 9.1
max animals 3 dogs (single detached dwelling); 2 dogs (dwelling unit in property with 2+ units); except valid kennel licence s. 3.8.1; s. 3.8.2; s. 3.8.3
fine range $100.00; $200.00; $250.00; $350.00 Part 1 Provincial Offences Act Fines
scout note

Dog-only by-law: regulation, registration and licensing of dogs, running-at-large prohibition, dangerous-dog rules, cruelty prohibition, impound at Northumberland Humane Society (4-day hold); tag fee per Township fee schedule. Scanned PDF; passed June 2022.

Alnwick/Haldimand By-laws page

By-law index listing Animal Control By-law 71-2022.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.alnwickhaldimand.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities