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

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

Town of Atikokan, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: The Corporation of the Town of Atikokan By-law No. 11-05 (as amended) Being a by-law to license, regulate, and control domestic animals in the Township of Atikokan, and to provide for the operation of an animal shelter.

Dogs & animal control — Atikokan, Ontario

Town of Atikokan has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

The Corporation of the Town of Atikokan By-law No. 11-05 (as amended) Being a by-law to license, regulate, and control domestic animals in the Township of Atikokan, and to provide for the operation of an animal shelter adopted bylaw

licence required	True	PART II 2. a)
licence fee	$30.00 unaltered; $15.00 altered; $10.00 unaltered microchip; Free Lifetime License altered microchip; $50.00 kennel	Schedule "A"; PART II 2(p)
leash rule	No pet shall run at large in zoned areas; must be under physical control (lead <=2m) in public places.	PART V 5. a); PART 1 f)
fine range	$85.00; $105.00; $170.00	Schedule "E" - SET FINES

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Domestic animal licensing and control by-law, including animal shelter provisions.