Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Aurora, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Services By-law No. 6197-19, verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Licence fee: Dog: $30.00 regular; $100.00 Dangerous Dog; $15.00 resident 55+; no fee Guide/Service Animal with proper documents. Leash rule: No person keeping a dog shall allow it to be at large, unless confined to a leash-free park or zone.
Animal Services By-law No. 6197-19
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 6.1(a)
licence fee
Dog: $30.00 regular; $100.00 Dangerous Dog; $15.00 resident 55+; no fee Guide/Service Animal with proper documents
Schedule "A", s. 2
leash rule
No person keeping a dog shall allow it to be at large, unless confined to a leash-free park or zone.
s. 7.1
max animals
3 dogs; 4 cats
s. 8.1; s. 8.2; s. 18.1; s. 18.2
scout note
Town of Aurora Animal Services By-law 6197-19: dogs and cats must be licensed annually (dog $30, cat $20; seniors 55+ half price; dangerous dog $100). Dogs and cats may not run at large. Limit of 3 dogs and 4 cats per dwelling unit. Impound fees $20-$50 plus $15/day.