Dogs & animal control — Arran–Elderslie, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Arran–Elderslie, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 29-2024 - To Regulate Animals (Animal Control By-law), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: A dog is deemed running at large if off the Owner's premises and not under Control of any Person. Max animals: three (3) dogs.

By-law No. 29-2024 - To Regulate Animals (Animal Control By-law) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 8.1
leash rule A dog is deemed running at large if off the Owner's premises and not under Control of any Person. s. 4.2
max animals three (3) dogs s. 20.1
fine range Individual: $25,000.00 first offence / $50,000.00 subsequent; corporation: $50,000.00 first offence / $100,000.00 subsequent; set fines as provided by the Provincial Offences Act. s. 22.2–22.4
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Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Animal Control By-law 29-2024: every dog needs an annual licence by March 31 (fee in the Fees and Charges By-law; $150 fine); dogs may not run at large ($150); keeping more than 3 dogs requires a kennel licence; dangerous dogs must be confined or muzzled; prohibited animals banned.

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