Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Bayham, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 2023-011 - Dog Control By-law, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Set fines: $100.00; $125.00; $150.00; $200.00; $300.00; $350.00; $400.00; $500.00. Leash rule: Restrained includes leash not more than two (2) meters; no dog shall run at large. Max animals: 2 dogs in hamlet/village; 3 dogs elsewhere without kennel licence.
By-law No. 2023-011 - Dog Control By-law
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leash rule
Restrained includes leash not more than two (2) meters; no dog shall run at large.
s. 1.21; s. 2.6
max animals
2 dogs in hamlet/village; 3 dogs elsewhere without kennel licence
s. 2.1; s. 2.2
fine range
Set fines: $100.00; $125.00; $150.00; $200.00; $300.00; $350.00; $400.00; $500.00
Set Fine Schedule
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Municipality of Bayham by-law regulating and restricting the keeping and running at large of dogs; kennel and animal rescue licensing. Text not opened (Laserfiche shell). Kennel licence $250 first/$200 renewal; rescue $150/$100 per licensing page.
Bayham Licensing page (dog tags, kennel licences)
Bayham no longer issues dog tags (owners must still identify dogs). Kennel Licence $250 first / $200 renewal; Animal Rescue Facility $150 / $100; applications linked.
By-law No. 2015-070 - Prohibited Animal By-law
Prohibited animals by-law listed on Bayham by-law index; text not opened (Laserfiche shell). Standalone exotic-animal instrument.