Dogs & animal control — Central Manitoulin, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Central Manitoulin, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 2022-12, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Set fines: $50.00, $100.00, $125.00, $150.00, $200.00, $250.00, $300.00, $500.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: Prohibit dog running at large; not under control if not on leash maximum two (2) meters held by person.

Animal Control By-law No. 2022-12 adopted bylaw
licence required yes Section 4
licence fee Dog per Licence $20.00; Annual Renewal $20.00; Renewals of Dog Licence before April 1st $15.00; Seeing Eye Dog No Charge; Hearing Eye Dog No Charge; Replacement Tag No Charge Schedule "A", s. 1
leash rule Prohibit dog running at large; not under control if not on leash maximum two (2) meters held by person. s. 14(1), (3)
max animals two (2) dogs per household (<0.4 ha); three (3) dogs per household (>=0.4 ha); two (2) per multi-dwelling unit; one (1) dangerous/potentially dangerous dog per property s. 5
fine range Set fines: $50.00, $100.00, $125.00, $150.00, $200.00, $250.00, $300.00, $500.00 Schedule "A", s. 2
scout note

Dog licensing and registration, kennel licence, at-large and leash rules (leash max 2 m), dangerous/potentially dangerous dogs (one per household), max 2 dogs per household in many areas, impoundment (3-day hold).

Animal Control and Dog Tags

All dogs must be tagged and rabies-vaccinated; tags purchased at the municipal office.

By-laws and Enforcement (index)

By-law index; also lists older By-law 2009-24 (dog licences, vicious dogs) and 09-24 dog fines amendment, likely superseded.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.centralmanitoulin.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities