Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Brighton, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 017-2026, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs off owner's property must be on fixed-length leash not exceeding 1.8 metres (6 feet), under control of capable person. Max animals: 3 dogs.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1 |
| leash rule | Dogs off owner's property must be on fixed-length leash not exceeding 1.8 metres (6 feet), under control of capable person. | s. 8.3(a)-(b) |
| max animals | 3 dogs | s. 13.2 |
Licenses, regulates and controls animals: annual dog licence, leash max 1.8 m, running-at-large and dangerous-dog rules, kennel permits (3-5 dogs Class 1, over 5 Class 2), impoundment.
Dog licence and animal control service page.
Index linking Animal Control By-law 017-2026.