Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Chatsworth, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Township of Chatsworth Animal Control By-law 2019-32 (Dogs and Kennels), amended by BL 2020-76, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not more than $10,000.00 (individual); not more than $60,000.00 (corporation); set fines $125.00 and $250.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner of a dog shall allow or permit such dog to Run at Large in the Township of Chatsworth.
Township of Chatsworth Animal Control By-law 2019-32 (Dogs and Kennels), amended by BL 2020-76
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
leash rule
No owner of a dog shall allow or permit such dog to Run at Large in the Township of Chatsworth.
s. 7.1
max animals
three (3) dogs
s. 3.2
fine range
not more than $10,000.00 (individual); not more than $60,000.00 (corporation); set fines $125.00 and $250.00
s. 12.1(a)-(b); Set Fines Under Part 1 Provincial Offences Act
scout note
Dog control by-law: dog licensing (tags), kennel licensing, dangerous dogs, running at large, impoundment. Schedule C fees in separate PDF.
Animal Control page
Animal services page; enforcement by Municipal Enforcement Services; kennels need site-specific zoning plus kennel licence.
Animals Running at Large by-law 2018-67 (livestock)
Livestock running-at-large by-law linked under Animal Control; not opened.
Dog Tag Fees (Schedule C Dogs & Kennels)
Permanent tags, annual Jan-Dec licence: first dog $20 (or $30 later), second $45/$50, third $100; replacement $10; kennel fees listed.