Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Armour, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law #18-2023 Licensing and Regulation of Dogs, Animals in Vehicles, Exotic Animals (amended by #24-2025), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $300.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall permit dog to run at large; on public road/place dog must be on leash held by owner/handler.
By-law #18-2023 Licensing and Regulation of Dogs, Animals in Vehicles, Exotic Animals (amended by #24-2025)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1
leash rule
No owner shall permit dog to run at large; on public road/place dog must be on leash held by owner/handler.
s. 3.1; s. 3.4
max animals
4 dogs (more than 4 requires kennel licence)
s. 2.1; s. 3.2
fine range
$300.00
Schedule "A"; Schedule "K", s. 9.2
scout note
Dogs must be licensed annually (Jan 1-Dec 31; fee in Township fee by-law, service animals exempt); no running at large, leash required off property; max 4 dogs per address (kennel licence beyond); bans exotic animals; fines under Provincial Offences Act/AMPS.
Armour By-law Enforcement page (dog tags)
Township by-law enforcement page linking the animal by-laws and Dog Tag application form.
By-law #22-2018 Animals Other Than Dogs at Large (amended by #24-2025)
Prohibits animals other than dogs running at large or trespassing; impoundment and sale of impounded animals; penalties.