Dogs & animal control — Brampton, Ontario

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

City of Brampton has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-10.

Animal Services By-law 201-2023 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 10(1)
leash rule Dog must be leashed and under control on land other than Owner's Property; on Owner's Property must be contained or physically restrained. s. 39; s. 40
max animals cumulative total of six (6) Cats and Dogs, maximum of three (3) Dogs s. 25
fine range not more than $5,000.00 exclusive of costs s. 117
scout note

Regulates the keeping of animals, animal identification, prohibits wildlife feeding, and provides for licensing, muzzling, impoundment, and enforcement.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.brampton.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-10 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities